Airport Comparison
| FVM | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fuvahmulah Airport | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | FVM | MEX |
| ICAO Code | VRMF | MMMX |
| City | Fuvahmulah Island | Mexico City |
| Country | Maldives | Mexico |
| Timezone | Indian/Maldives | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.310000, 73.440000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 17,737 kilometers (11,021 miles / 9,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.
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 Maldives 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 22:33 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 11:33 in Mexico City. With a 11-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 7,299 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Fuvahmulah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.