BOX
Borroloola Airport
Australia
14,164 km
8,801 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,164 km
8,801 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOX MEX
Airport Name Borroloola Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BOX MEX
ICAO Code YBRL MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 55 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -16.080000, 136.300000 19.440000, -99.070000

Borroloola Airport (BOX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borroloola Airport (BOX) in Borroloola Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,164 kilometers (8,801 miles / 7,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 00:58 in Borroloola Airport, it's 09:28 in Mexico City. With a 15.5-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 7,261 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Borroloola Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Borroloola Airport (BOX) follows a heading of 264° (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 Borroloola Airport (BOX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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