MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,649 km
5,996 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
9,649 km
5,996 mi / 5,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX TBF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code MEX TBF
ICAO Code MMMX NGTE
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Kiribati
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 7,316 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 9,649 kilometers (5,996 miles / 5,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Kiribati. 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 06:48 in Mexico City, it's 00:48 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 18-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 7,309 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea North 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 70° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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