MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,721 km
9,768 miles
TEF
Telfer Airport
Australia
Distance
15,721 km
9,768 mi / 8,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX TEF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Telfer Airport
IATA Code MEX TEF
ICAO Code MMMX YTEF
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,316 ft 970 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -21.710000, 122.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Telfer Airport (TEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Telfer Airport (TEF) in Telfer Airport, Australia is 15,721 kilometers (9,768 miles / 8,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 18:17 in Mexico City, it's 08:17 in Telfer Airport. With a 14-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 6,346 feet between the two airports. Telfer 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 Telfer Airport (TEF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Telfer Airport (TEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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