Airport Comparison
| DYW | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Daly Waters Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | DYW | MEX |
| ICAO Code | YDLW | MMMX |
| City | Daly Waters | Mexico City |
| Country | Australia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Australia/Darwin | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 700 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | -16.260000, 133.380000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Daly Waters (DYW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Daly Waters Airport (DYW) in Daly Waters, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,473 kilometers (8,993 miles / 7,815 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 08:40 in Daly Waters, it's 17:10 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 6,616 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Daly Waters Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Daly Waters (DYW) follows a heading of 265° (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 Daly Waters Airport (DYW) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.