MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,109 km
6,903 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
11,109 km
6,903 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX WLG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MEX WLG
ICAO Code MMMX NZWN
City Mexico City Wellington
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,316 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 11,109 kilometers (6,903 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 01:07 in Mexico City, it's 20:07 in Wellington. 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 7,275 feet between the two airports. Wellington 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 Wellington (WLG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 73° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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