MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,550 km
7,177 miles
MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,550 km
7,177 mi / 6,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX MON
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mount Cook Airport
IATA Code MEX MON
ICAO Code MMMX NZMC
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,153 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -43.770000, 170.130000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand is 11,550 kilometers (7,177 miles / 6,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Mexico with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Mexico City, it's 01:27 in Mount Cook Airport. With a 19-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 5,163 feet between the two airports. Mount Cook Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Mount Cook Airport (MON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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