ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
9,720 km
6,040 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,720 km
6,040 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABF MEX
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ABF MEX
ICAO Code NGAB MMMX
City Abaiang Mexico City
Country Kiribati Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 19.440000, -99.070000

Abaiang (ABF) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,720 kilometers (6,040 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Kiribati with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Abaiang, it's 02:32 in Mexico City. 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Abaiang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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