The flight distance from Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) in Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,396 kilometers (7,702 miles / 6,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Papua New Guinea 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 03:38 in Gasmata Island, it's 11:38 in Mexico City. With a 16-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 7,293 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Gasmata Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Gasmata Island (GMI) follows a heading of 271° (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 Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.