Airport Comparison
| MEX | SEH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport | Senggeh Airport |
| IATA Code | MEX | SEH |
| ICAO Code | MMMX | WAJS |
| City | Mexico City | Senggeh-Papua Island |
| Country | Mexico | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 914 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.440000, -99.070000 | -3.430000, 140.820000 |
Mexico City (MEX) to Senggeh-Papua Island (SEH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Senggeh Airport (SEH) in Senggeh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,286 kilometers (8,255 miles / 7,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.
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 05:49 in Mexico City, it's 20:49 in Senggeh-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 6,402 feet between the two airports. Senggeh 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 Senggeh-Papua Island (SEH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 70° (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 Senggeh Airport (SEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.