MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,908 km
8,642 miles
PHQ
The Monument Airport
Australia
Distance
13,908 km
8,642 mi / 7,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PHQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport The Monument Airport
IATA Code MEX PHQ
ICAO Code MMMX YTMO
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,316 ft 949 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -21.810000, 139.920000

Mexico City (MEX) to The Monument Airport (PHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to The Monument Airport (PHQ) in The Monument Airport, Australia is 13,908 kilometers (8,642 miles / 7,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 05:40 in Mexico City, it's 21:40 in The Monument Airport. 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 6,367 feet between the two airports. The Monument 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 The Monument Airport (PHQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 81° (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 The Monument Airport (PHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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