AWN
Alton Downs Airport
Australia
14,040 km
8,724 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,040 km
8,724 mi / 7,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

AWN MEX
Airport Name Alton Downs Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AWN MEX
ICAO Code YADS MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 139.270000 19.440000, -99.070000

Alton Downs Airport (AWN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alton Downs Airport (AWN) in Alton Downs Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,040 kilometers (8,724 miles / 7,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Australia 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 01:08 in Alton Downs Airport, it's 08:38 in Mexico City. With a 16.5-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 Alton Downs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Alton Downs Airport (AWN) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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