BCH
Baucau
Timor-Leste
14,976 km
9,306 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,976 km
9,306 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Dili
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BCH MEX
Airport Name Cakung Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BCH MEX
ICAO Code WPEC MMMX
City Baucau Mexico City
Country Timor-Leste Mexico
Timezone Asia/Dili America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,771 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 126.400000 19.440000, -99.070000

Baucau (BCH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,976 kilometers (9,306 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Timor-Leste with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Baucau, it's 16:57 in Mexico City. With a 15-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 5,545 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Cakung Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Baucau (BCH) 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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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