DEI
Denis Island
Seychelles
16,769 km
10,420 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
16,769 km
10,420 mi / 9,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DEI MEX
Airport Name Denis Island Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DEI MEX
ICAO Code FSSD MMMX
City Denis Island Mexico City
Country Seychelles Mexico
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Mexico_City
Elevation 10 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -3.800000, 55.670000 19.440000, -99.070000

Denis Island (DEI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denis Island Airport (DEI) in Denis Island, Seychelles to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 16,769 kilometers (10,420 miles / 9,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Denis Island, it's 06:55 in Mexico City. With a 10-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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Denis Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Denis Island (DEI) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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