ASI
Ascension Island
SH
9,750 km
6,058 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,750 km
6,058 mi / 5,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
290°
west northwest

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ASI MEX
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ASI MEX
ICAO Code FHAW MMMX
City Ascension Island Mexico City
Country SH Mexico
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena America/Mexico_City
Elevation 278 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,750 kilometers (6,058 miles / 5,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 SH with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:52 in Ascension Island, it's 11:52 in Mexico City. With a 6-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 7,038 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than RAF Ascension Island. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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