KNG
Kaimana-Papua Island
Indonesia
14,032 km
8,719 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,032 km
8,719 mi / 7,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
68°
east northeast

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KNG MEX
Airport Name Kaimana Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KNG MEX
ICAO Code WASK MMMX
City Kaimana-Papua Island Mexico City
Country Indonesia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Mexico_City
Elevation 19 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -3.640000, 133.700000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaimana Airport (KNG) in Kaimana-Papua Island, Indonesia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,032 kilometers (8,719 miles / 7,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Indonesia 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 10:15 in Kaimana-Papua Island, it's 19:15 in Mexico City. With a 15-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 7,297 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kaimana Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) follows a heading of 280° (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 Kaimana Airport (KNG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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