FOT
Forster (Wallis Is) Airport
Australia
12,839 km
7,978 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,839 km
7,978 mi / 6,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

FOT MEX
Airport Name Forster (Wallis Is) Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FOT MEX
ICAO Code YFST MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -32.200000, 152.480000 19.440000, -99.070000

Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,839 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 23:54 in Forster (Wallis Is) Airport, it's 06:54 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 7,312 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Forster (Wallis Is) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Forster (Wallis Is) Airport (FOT) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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