AWD
Aniwa
Vanuatu
10,840 km
6,736 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,840 km
6,736 mi / 5,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AWD MEX
Airport Name Aniwa Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AWD MEX
ICAO Code NVVB MMMX
City Aniwa Mexico City
Country Vanuatu Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Mexico_City
Elevation 69 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -19.240000, 169.600000 19.440000, -99.070000

Aniwa (AWD) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aniwa Airport (AWD) in Aniwa, Vanuatu to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,840 kilometers (6,736 miles / 5,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Vanuatu 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 03:15 in Aniwa, it's 10:15 in Mexico City. With a 17-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 7,247 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Aniwa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Aniwa (AWD) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Aniwa Airport (AWD) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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