KTF
Takaka Airport
New Zealand
11,255 km
6,994 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,255 km
6,994 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
74°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

KTF MEX
Airport Name Takaka Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KTF MEX
ICAO Code NZTK MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 102 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -40.810000, 172.770000 19.440000, -99.070000

Takaka Airport (KTF) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Takaka Airport (KTF) in Takaka Airport, New Zealand to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,255 kilometers (6,994 miles / 6,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 15:44 in Takaka Airport, it's 21:44 in Mexico City. With a 18-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 7,214 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Takaka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Takaka Airport (KTF) follows a heading of 230° (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 Takaka Airport (KTF) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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