LAH
Labuha-Halmahera Island
Indonesia
14,532 km
9,030 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,532 km
9,030 mi / 7,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAH MEX
Airport Name Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LAH MEX
ICAO Code WAPH MMMX
City Labuha-Halmahera Island Mexico City
Country Indonesia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Mexico_City
Elevation 49 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -0.640000, 127.500000 19.440000, -99.070000

Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,532 kilometers (9,030 miles / 7,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 23:01 in Labuha-Halmahera Island, it's 08:01 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 7,267 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) follows a heading of 287° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.