LHG
Lightning Ridge Airport
Australia
13,225 km
8,218 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,225 km
8,218 mi / 7,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

LHG MEX
Airport Name Lightning Ridge Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LHG MEX
ICAO Code YLRD MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Mexico_City
Elevation 540 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -29.460000, 147.980000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) in Lightning Ridge Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,225 kilometers (8,218 miles / 7,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Australia 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 03:28 in Lightning Ridge Airport, it's 10:28 in Mexico City. With a 17-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 6,776 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lightning Ridge Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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