JAB
Jabiru Airport
Australia
14,431 km
8,967 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,431 km
8,967 mi / 7,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JAB MEX
Airport Name Jabiru Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JAB MEX
ICAO Code YJAB MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 85 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -12.660000, 132.890000 19.440000, -99.070000

Jabiru Airport (JAB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jabiru Airport (JAB) in Jabiru Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,431 kilometers (8,967 miles / 7,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Australia 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 21:09 in Jabiru Airport, it's 05:39 in Mexico City. With a 15.5-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 7,231 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Jabiru Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Jabiru Airport (JAB) follows a heading of 270° (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 Jabiru Airport (JAB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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