MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,464 km
8,988 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
14,464 km
8,988 mi / 7,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX SHU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code MEX SHU
ICAO Code MMMX YSMP
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Mexico City (MEX) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 14,464 kilometers (8,988 miles / 7,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 12:52 in Mexico City, it's 04:22 in Smith Point Airport. With a 15.5-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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Smith Point 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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 74° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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