KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
13,049 km
8,108 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,049 km
8,108 mi / 7,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
70°
east northeast

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KRJ MEX
Airport Name Karawari Airstrip Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KRJ MEX
ICAO Code AYQA MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Papua New Guinea Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Mexico_City
Elevation 70 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -4.600000, 143.520000 19.440000, -99.070000

Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,049 kilometers (8,108 miles / 7,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 05:40 in Karawari Airstrip, it's 13:40 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 7,246 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Karawari Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) follows a heading of 275° (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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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