Airport Comparison
| CHY | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Choiseul Bay Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | CHY | MEX |
| ICAO Code | AGGC | MMMX |
| City | N/A | Mexico City |
| Country | Solomon Islands | Mexico |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 0 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.710000, 156.400000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,775 kilometers (7,317 miles / 6,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Solomon Islands 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 04:20 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 11:20 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Choiseul Bay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 268° (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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.