HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
11,303 km
7,024 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,303 km
7,024 mi / 6,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HLU MEX
Airport Name Nesson Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HLU MEX
ICAO Code NWWH MMMX
City Houailou Mexico City
Country New Caledonia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Mexico_City
Elevation 10 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -21.260000, 165.620000 19.440000, -99.070000

Houailou (HLU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,303 kilometers (7,024 miles / 6,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 New Caledonia 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 12:45 in Houailou, it's 19:45 in Mexico City. With a 17-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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Nesson Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Houailou (HLU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Nesson Airport (HLU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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