BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
13,869 km
8,618 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,869 km
8,618 mi / 7,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

BHQ MEX
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BHQ MEX
ICAO Code YBHI MMMX
City Broken Hill Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Mexico_City
Elevation 958 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 19.440000, -99.070000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,869 kilometers (8,618 miles / 7,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 22:17 in Broken Hill, it's 05:47 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 6,358 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Broken Hill Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 244° (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 Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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