BBG
Butaritari Atoll
Kiribati
9,696 km
6,025 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,696 km
6,025 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BBG MEX
Airport Name Butaritari Atoll Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BBG MEX
ICAO Code NGTU MMMX
City Butaritari Atoll Mexico City
Country Kiribati Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 3.090000, 172.810000 19.440000, -99.070000

Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,696 kilometers (6,025 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 12:38 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 18:38 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 7,311 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Butaritari Atoll Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 272° (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 Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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