ALR
Alexandra
New Zealand
11,646 km
7,236 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,646 km
7,236 mi / 6,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALR MEX
Airport Name Alexandra Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ALR MEX
ICAO Code NZLX MMMX
City Alexandra Mexico City
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 752 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -45.210000, 169.370000 19.440000, -99.070000

Alexandra (ALR) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,646 kilometers (7,236 miles / 6,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Alexandra, it's 13:30 in Mexico City. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,564 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Alexandra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alexandra Airport (ALR) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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