HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
13,288 km
8,257 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,288 km
8,257 mi / 7,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

HLS MEX
Airport Name St Helens Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HLS MEX
ICAO Code YSTH MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Hobart America/Mexico_City
Elevation 48 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -41.340000, 148.280000 19.440000, -99.070000

St Helens Airport (HLS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,288 kilometers (8,257 miles / 7,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 04:08 in St Helens Airport, it's 11:08 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 7,268 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than St Helens Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to St Helens Airport (HLS) follows a heading of 233° (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 St Helens Airport (HLS) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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