KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
10,018 km
6,225 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,018 km
6,225 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
70°
east northeast

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KWA MEX
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KWA MEX
ICAO Code PKWA MMMX
City Kwajalein Mexico City
Country Marshall Islands Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein America/Mexico_City
Elevation 16 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,018 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Marshall 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 16:29 in Kwajalein, it's 22:29 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 7,300 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 279° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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