MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,819 km
6,723 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
10,819 km
6,723 mi / 5,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX WHK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code MEX WHK
ICAO Code MMMX NZWK
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,316 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Mexico City (MEX) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 10,819 kilometers (6,723 miles / 5,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 New Zealand. 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 15:37 in Mexico City, it's 10:37 in Whakatane Airport. With a 19-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. Whakatane 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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