MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,299 km
9,506 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,299 km
9,506 mi / 8,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PLW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code MEX PLW
ICAO Code MMMX WAML
City Mexico City Palu-Celebes Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Makassar
Elevation 7,316 ft 284 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Mexico City (MEX) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 15,299 kilometers (9,506 miles / 8,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 16:08 in Mexico City, it's 06:08 in Palu-Celebes Island. 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 7,032 feet between the two airports. Mutiara 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 Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 62° (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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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