IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
11,329 km
7,039 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,329 km
7,039 mi / 6,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IRA MEX
Airport Name Ngorangora Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IRA MEX
ICAO Code AGGK MMMX
City Kirakira Mexico City
Country Solomon Islands Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -10.450000, 161.900000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kirakira (IRA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,329 kilometers (7,039 miles / 6,117 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 Solomon Islands 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 17:10 in Kirakira, it's 00:10 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ngorangora Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kirakira (IRA) follows a heading of 263° (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 Ngorangora Airport (IRA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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