MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,910 km
8,643 miles
WSR
Wasior-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,910 km
8,643 mi / 7,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX WSR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wasior Airport
IATA Code MEX WSR
ICAO Code MMMX WASW
City Mexico City Wasior-Papua Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 7,316 ft 565 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.730000, 134.520000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wasior-Papua Island (WSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wasior Airport (WSR) in Wasior-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,910 kilometers (8,643 miles / 7,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Mexico City, it's 21:00 in Wasior-Papua Island. With a 15-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 6,751 feet between the two airports. Wasior 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 Wasior-Papua Island (WSR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 68° (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 Wasior Airport (WSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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