MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,219 km
8,214 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
13,219 km
8,214 mi / 7,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX WGE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code MEX WGE
ICAO Code MMMX YWLG
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,316 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Mexico City (MEX) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 13,219 kilometers (8,214 miles / 7,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 22:03 in Mexico City, it's 15:03 in Walgett Airport. 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 6,877 feet between the two airports. Walgett 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 83° (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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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