AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
11,396 km
7,081 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,396 km
7,081 mi / 6,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKS MEX
Airport Name Auki Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AKS MEX
ICAO Code AGGA MMMX
City Auki Mexico City
Country Solomon Islands Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 19.440000, -99.070000

Auki (AKS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,396 kilometers (7,081 miles / 6,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 18:12 in Auki, it's 01:12 in Mexico City. With a 17-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 7,311 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Auki Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Auki (AKS) follows a heading of 265° (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 Auki Airport (AKS) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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