MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,784 km
7,322 miles
VEV
Barakoma
Solomon Islands
Distance
11,784 km
7,322 mi / 6,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX VEV
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Barakoma Airport
IATA Code MEX VEV
ICAO Code MMMX AGBA
City Mexico City Barakoma
Country Mexico Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -7.910000, 156.710000

Mexico City (MEX) to Barakoma (VEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Barakoma Airport (VEV) in Barakoma, Solomon Islands is 11,784 kilometers (7,322 miles / 6,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 12:43 in Mexico City, it's 05:43 in Barakoma. 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Barakoma 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 Barakoma (VEV) 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 Barakoma Airport (VEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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