KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
11,029 km
6,853 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,029 km
6,853 mi / 5,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KAT MEX
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KAT MEX
ICAO Code NZKT MMMX
City Kaitaia Mexico City
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 270 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,029 kilometers (6,853 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 New Zealand 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 00:32 in Kaitaia, it's 05:32 in Mexico City. With a 19-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 7,046 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kaitaia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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