IAO
Del Carmen
Philippines
14,100 km
8,761 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,100 km
8,761 mi / 7,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAO MEX
Airport Name Siargao Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IAO MEX
ICAO Code RPNS MMMX
City Del Carmen Mexico City
Country Philippines Mexico
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Mexico_City
Elevation 10 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 9.860000, 126.010000 19.440000, -99.070000

Del Carmen (IAO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Siargao Airport (IAO) in Del Carmen, Philippines to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,100 kilometers (8,761 miles / 7,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Del Carmen, it's 02:44 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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Siargao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Del Carmen (IAO) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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