AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
9,490 km
5,897 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,490 km
5,897 mi / 5,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AIS MEX
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AIS MEX
ICAO Code NGTR MMMX
City Arorae Island Mexico City
Country Kiribati Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 19.440000, -99.070000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,490 kilometers (5,897 miles / 5,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 20:12 in Arorae Island, it's 02:12 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 Arorae Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 266° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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