MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,856 km
6,746 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
10,856 km
6,746 mi / 5,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SSR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code MEX SSR
ICAO Code MMMX NVSH
City Mexico City Pentecost Island
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Efate
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 10,856 kilometers (6,746 miles / 5,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 12:47 in Mexico City, it's 05:47 in Pentecost Island. With a 17-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. Sara 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 Pentecost Island (SSR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 72° (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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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