BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
15,611 km
9,700 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,611 km
9,700 mi / 8,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BPN MEX
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BPN MEX
ICAO Code WALL MMMX
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Mexico City
Country Indonesia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Mexico_City
Elevation 12 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 19.440000, -99.070000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,611 kilometers (9,700 miles / 8,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 21:32 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 07:32 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 7,304 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Sepinggan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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