MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,571 km
8,433 miles
OKQ
Okaba-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,571 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX OKQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Okaba Airport
IATA Code MEX OKQ
ICAO Code MMMX WAKO
City Mexico City Okaba-Papua Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 7,316 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -8.090000, 139.720000

Mexico City (MEX) to Okaba-Papua Island (OKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Okaba Airport (OKQ) in Okaba-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,571 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Mexico City, it's 07:51 in Okaba-Papua Island. With a 15-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 7,293 feet between the two airports. Okaba 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 Okaba-Papua Island (OKQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 72° (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 Okaba Airport (OKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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