MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,090 km
7,512 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,090 km
7,512 mi / 6,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX NIS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code MEX NIS
ICAO Code MMMX AYSE
City Mexico City Simberi Island
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,316 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Mexico City (MEX) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 12,090 kilometers (7,512 miles / 6,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 06:02 in Mexico City, it's 22:02 in Simberi Island. 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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Simberi 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 Simberi Island (NIS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 70° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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