KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
6,379 km
3,964 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
6,379 km
3,964 mi / 3,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
54°
northeast

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KHZ MEX
Airport Name Kauehi Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KHZ MEX
ICAO Code NTKA MMMX
City Kauehi Mexico City
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 13 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -15.780000, -145.120000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kauehi (KHZ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 6,379 kilometers (3,964 miles / 3,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 20:51 in Kauehi, it's 00:51 in Mexico City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,303 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kauehi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kauehi (KHZ) follows a heading of 235° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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