AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
13,251 km
8,234 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,251 km
8,234 mi / 7,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AMU MEX
Airport Name Amanab Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AMU MEX
ICAO Code AYAM MMMX
City Amanab Mexico City
Country Papua New Guinea Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,307 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -3.590000, 141.210000 19.440000, -99.070000

Amanab (AMU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,251 kilometers (8,234 miles / 7,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Papua New Guinea 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 16:10 in Amanab, it's 00:10 in Mexico City. With a 16-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 6,009 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Amanab Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Amanab (AMU) follows a heading of 277° (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 Amanab Airport (AMU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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