MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,971 km
9,303 miles
SGS
Sanga Sanga Airport
Philippines
Distance
14,971 km
9,303 mi / 8,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SGS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sanga Sanga Airport
IATA Code MEX SGS
ICAO Code MMMX RPMN
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Manila
Elevation 7,316 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 5.050000, 119.740000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sanga Sanga Airport (SGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sanga Sanga Airport (SGS) in Sanga Sanga Airport, Philippines is 14,971 kilometers (9,303 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Philippines. 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 12:15 in Mexico City, it's 02:15 in Sanga Sanga Airport. 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 7,301 feet between the two airports. Sanga Sanga 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 Sanga Sanga Airport (SGS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Sanga Sanga Airport (SGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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