MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,260 km
10,103 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
16,260 km
10,103 mi / 8,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PER
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code MEX PER
ICAO Code MMMX YPPH
City Mexico City Perth
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,316 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Mexico City (MEX) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 16,260 kilometers (10,103 miles / 8,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 03:44 in Mexico City, it's 17:44 in Perth. 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 7,249 feet between the two airports. Perth International 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 Perth (PER) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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