Airport Comparison
| KFE | MEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport |
| IATA Code | KFE | MEX |
| ICAO Code | YFDF | MMMX |
| City | Cloudbreak Village | Mexico City |
| Country | Australia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Coordinates | 0.000000, 119.430000 | 19.440000, -99.070000 |
Cloudbreak Village (KFE) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) in Cloudbreak Village, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,296 kilometers (9,505 miles / 8,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.
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 17:23 in Cloudbreak Village, it's 03:23 in Mexico City. With a 14-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 5,761 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Cloudbreak Village (KFE) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.