MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,183 km
8,192 miles
MTQ
Mitchell Airport
Australia
Distance
13,183 km
8,192 mi / 7,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX MTQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mitchell Airport
IATA Code MEX MTQ
ICAO Code MMMX YMIT
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -26.480000, 147.940000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) in Mitchell Airport, Australia is 13,183 kilometers (8,192 miles / 7,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Australia. 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 20:04 in Mexico City, it's 12:04 in Mitchell Airport. 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 6,172 feet between the two airports. Mitchell 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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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