MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,957 km
6,187 miles
YAS
Yasawa Island
Fiji
Distance
9,957 km
6,187 mi / 5,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX YAS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yasawa Island Airport
IATA Code MEX YAS
ICAO Code MMMX NFSW
City Mexico City Yasawa Island
Country Mexico Fiji
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 7,316 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -16.760000, 177.540000

Mexico City (MEX) to Yasawa Island (YAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) in Yasawa Island, Fiji is 9,957 kilometers (6,187 miles / 5,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Fiji. 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 07:42 in Mexico City, it's 01:42 in Yasawa Island. With a 18-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 7,279 feet between the two airports. Yasawa Island 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 Yasawa Island (YAS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 70° (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 Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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