MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,754 km
9,168 miles
SQN
Sanana-Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,754 km
9,168 mi / 7,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SQN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Emalamo Sanana Airport
IATA Code MEX SQN
ICAO Code MMMX WAPN
City Mexico City Sanana-Seram Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 7,316 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.080000, 125.970000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 14,754 kilometers (9,168 miles / 7,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 08:46 in Mexico City, it's 23:46 in Sanana-Seram 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 7,277 feet between the two airports. Emalamo Sanana 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 Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 65° (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 Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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