MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,379 km
7,071 miles
WSZ
Westport Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,379 km
7,071 mi / 6,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX WSZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Westport Airport
IATA Code MEX WSZ
ICAO Code MMMX NZWS
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,316 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -41.740000, 171.580000

Mexico City (MEX) to Westport Airport (WSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Westport Airport (WSZ) in Westport Airport, New Zealand is 11,379 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,144 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 13:11 in Mexico City, it's 08:11 in Westport 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 7,303 feet between the two airports. Westport 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 Westport Airport (WSZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 75° (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 Westport Airport (WSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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