MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,886 km
6,764 miles
TAH
Tanna Airport
Vanuatu
Distance
10,886 km
6,764 mi / 5,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TAH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tanna Airport
IATA Code MEX TAH
ICAO Code MMMX NVVW
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Efate
Elevation 7,316 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -19.460000, 169.220000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tanna Airport (TAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tanna Airport (TAH) in Tanna Airport, Vanuatu is 10,886 kilometers (6,764 miles / 5,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 13:42 in Mexico City, it's 06:42 in Tanna Airport. 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 7,297 feet between the two airports. Tanna 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 Tanna Airport (TAH) 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 Tanna Airport (TAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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