MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,310 km
8,271 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
13,310 km
8,271 mi / 7,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX SBR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code MEX SBR
ICAO Code MMMX YSII
City Mexico City Saibai Island
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,316 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 13,310 kilometers (8,271 miles / 7,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 15:54 in Mexico City, it's 07:54 in Saibai Island. 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 7,301 feet between the two airports. Saibai Island 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 Saibai Island (SBR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 73° (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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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