MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,734 km
9,155 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
14,734 km
9,155 mi / 7,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX WAV
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code MEX WAV
ICAO Code MMMX YWAV
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,316 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 14,734 kilometers (9,155 miles / 7,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 05:47 in Mexico City, it's 21:17 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 15.5-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 7,115 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill 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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 79° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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