BMU
Bima-Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
15,776 km
9,803 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,776 km
9,803 mi / 8,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BMU MEX
Airport Name Muhammad Salahuddin Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BMU MEX
ICAO Code WADB MMMX
City Bima-Sumbawa Island Mexico City
Country Indonesia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -8.540000, 118.690000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) in Bima-Sumbawa Island, Indonesia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,776 kilometers (9,803 miles / 8,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Indonesia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Bima-Sumbawa Island, it's 17:56 in Mexico City. With a 14-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 7,313 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Muhammad Salahuddin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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