LUU
Laura Airport
Australia
13,302 km
8,265 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,302 km
8,265 mi / 7,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LUU MEX
Airport Name Laura Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LUU MEX
ICAO Code YLRA MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -15.550000, 144.450000 19.440000, -99.070000

Laura Airport (LUU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laura Airport (LUU) in Laura Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,302 kilometers (8,265 miles / 7,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 00:22 in Laura Airport, it's 08:22 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Laura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Laura Airport (LUU) follows a heading of 263° (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 Laura Airport (LUU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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