MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,946 km
8,044 miles
XTR
Tara Airport
Australia
Distance
12,946 km
8,044 mi / 6,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX XTR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tara Airport
IATA Code MEX XTR
ICAO Code MMMX YTAA
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,316 ft 360 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -27.160000, 150.480000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tara Airport (XTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tara Airport (XTR) in Tara Airport, Australia is 12,946 kilometers (8,044 miles / 6,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 23:03 in Mexico City, it's 15:03 in Tara 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 6,956 feet between the two airports. Tara 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 Tara Airport (XTR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 81° (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 Tara Airport (XTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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