MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,234 km
6,981 miles
NSN
Nelson
New Zealand
Distance
11,234 km
6,981 mi / 6,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NSN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nelson Airport
IATA Code MEX NSN
ICAO Code MMMX NZNS
City Mexico City Nelson
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,316 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -41.300000, 173.220000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nelson (NSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand is 11,234 kilometers (6,981 miles / 6,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 16:25 in Mexico City, it's 11:25 in Nelson. 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 7,299 feet between the two airports. Nelson 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 Nelson (NSN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 74° (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 Nelson Airport (NSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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