MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,681 km
8,501 miles
XCO
Colac Airport
Australia
Distance
13,681 km
8,501 mi / 7,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX XCO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Colac Airport
IATA Code MEX XCO
ICAO Code MMMX YOLA
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 7,316 ft 137 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -38.290000, 143.680000

Mexico City (MEX) to Colac Airport (XCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Colac Airport (XCO) in Colac Airport, Australia is 13,681 kilometers (8,501 miles / 7,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 08:43 in Mexico City, it's 01:43 in Colac Airport. With a 17-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 7,179 feet between the two airports. Colac 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 Colac Airport (XCO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 90° (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 Colac Airport (XCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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