DRB
Derby Airport
Australia
15,512 km
9,639 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,512 km
9,639 mi / 8,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

DRB MEX
Airport Name Derby Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DRB MEX
ICAO Code YDBY MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Mexico_City
Elevation 24 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -17.370000, 123.660000 19.440000, -99.070000

Derby Airport (DRB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derby Airport (DRB) in Derby Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,512 kilometers (9,639 miles / 8,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Australia 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 20:29 in Derby Airport, it's 06:29 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 7,292 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Derby Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Derby Airport (DRB) follows a heading of 266° (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 Derby Airport (DRB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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