Airport Comparison
| AEG | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aek Godang Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | AEG | MEX |
| ICAO Code | WIME | MMMX |
| City | Padang Sidempuan-Sumatra Island | Mexico City |
| Country | Indonesia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 922 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 1.400000, 99.430000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Padang Sidempuan-Sumatra Island (AEG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aek Godang Airport (AEG) in Padang Sidempuan-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 16,941 kilometers (10,527 miles / 9,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.
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 Indonesia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Padang Sidempuan-Sumatra Island, it's 23:50 in Mexico City. With a 13-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 6,394 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Aek Godang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Padang Sidempuan-Sumatra Island (AEG) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Aek Godang Airport (AEG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.