MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,255 km
8,236 miles
NGA
Young Airport
Australia
Distance
13,255 km
8,236 mi / 7,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NGA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Young Airport
IATA Code MEX NGA
ICAO Code MMMX YYNG
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,267 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -34.260000, 148.250000

Mexico City (MEX) to Young Airport (NGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Young Airport (NGA) in Young Airport, Australia is 13,255 kilometers (8,236 miles / 7,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 12:45 in Mexico City, it's 05:45 in Young Airport. 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 6,049 feet between the two airports. Young 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 Young Airport (NGA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 85° (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 Young Airport (NGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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