MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,278 km
9,493 miles
TRK
Tarakan Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,278 km
9,493 mi / 8,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TRK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Juwata Airport
IATA Code MEX TRK
ICAO Code MMMX WALR
City Mexico City Tarakan Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Makassar
Elevation 7,316 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 3.330000, 117.570000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tarakan Island (TRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Juwata Airport (TRK) in Tarakan Island, Indonesia is 15,278 kilometers (9,493 miles / 8,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 12:19 in Mexico City, it's 02:19 in Tarakan Island. 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 7,296 feet between the two airports. Juwata 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 Tarakan Island (TRK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Juwata Airport (TRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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