HLZ
Hamilton
New Zealand
10,949 km
6,803 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,949 km
6,803 mi / 5,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
72°
east northeast

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HLZ MEX
Airport Name Hamilton International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HLZ MEX
ICAO Code NZHN MMMX
City Hamilton Mexico City
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 172 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -37.870000, 175.330000 19.440000, -99.070000

Hamilton (HLZ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) in Hamilton, New Zealand to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,949 kilometers (6,803 miles / 5,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Zealand 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 11:27 in Hamilton, it's 16:27 in Mexico City. With a 19-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 7,144 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Hamilton International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Hamilton (HLZ) follows a heading of 233° (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 Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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