MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,724 km
6,042 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
9,724 km
6,042 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX TRW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code MEX TRW
ICAO Code MMMX NGTA
City Mexico City Tarawa
Country Mexico Kiribati
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 7,316 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 1.380000, 173.150000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 9,724 kilometers (6,042 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 12:41 in Mexico City, it's 06:41 in Tarawa. 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 7,307 feet between the two airports. Bonriki International 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 Tarawa (TRW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 71° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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