MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,978 km
8,064 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
12,978 km
8,064 mi / 7,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX XTO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code MEX XTO
ICAO Code MMMX YTAM
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,316 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Mexico City (MEX) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 12,978 kilometers (8,064 miles / 7,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 09:26 in Mexico City, it's 01:26 in Taroom Airport. With a 16-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 7,076 feet between the two airports. Taroom 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 Taroom Airport (XTO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 80° (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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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