MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,012 km
9,950 miles
NDS
Sandstone
Australia
Distance
16,012 km
9,950 mi / 8,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NDS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sandstone Airport
IATA Code MEX NDS
ICAO Code MMMX YSAN
City Mexico City Sandstone
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -27.980000, 119.300000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sandstone (NDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sandstone Airport (NDS) in Sandstone, Australia is 16,012 kilometers (9,950 miles / 8,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 08:26 in Mexico City, it's 22:26 in Sandstone. With a 14-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. Sandstone 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 Sandstone (NDS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 95° (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 Sandstone Airport (NDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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