MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,145 km
8,168 miles
SGO
St George Airport
Australia
Distance
13,145 km
8,168 mi / 7,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SGO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport St George Airport
IATA Code MEX SGO
ICAO Code MMMX YSGE
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,316 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -28.050000, 148.590000

Mexico City (MEX) to St George Airport (SGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to St George Airport (SGO) in St George Airport, Australia is 13,145 kilometers (8,168 miles / 7,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 09:49 in Mexico City, it's 01:49 in St George 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 6,660 feet between the two airports. St George 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 St George Airport (SGO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 82° (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 St George Airport (SGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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