MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,090 km
9,998 miles
WLP
West Angelas Airport
Australia
Distance
16,090 km
9,998 mi / 8,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX WLP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport West Angelas Airport
IATA Code MEX WLP
ICAO Code MMMX YANG
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,340 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -23.140000, 118.710000

Mexico City (MEX) to West Angelas Airport (WLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to West Angelas Airport (WLP) in West Angelas Airport, Australia is 16,090 kilometers (9,998 miles / 8,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 07:41 in Mexico City, it's 21:41 in West Angelas Airport. With a 14-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 4,976 feet between the two airports. West Angelas 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 West Angelas Airport (WLP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 89° (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 West Angelas Airport (WLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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