FRK
Fregate Island
Seychelles
16,843 km
10,466 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
16,843 km
10,466 mi / 9,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FRK MEX
Airport Name Fregate Island Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FRK MEX
ICAO Code FSSF MMMX
City Fregate Island Mexico City
Country Seychelles Mexico
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Mexico_City
Elevation 610 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -4.580000, 55.950000 19.440000, -99.070000

Fregate Island (FRK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 16,843 kilometers (10,466 miles / 9,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Seychelles with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:09 in Fregate Island, it's 17:09 in Mexico City. With a 10-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 6,706 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Fregate Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fregate Island Airport (FRK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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