LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
12,212 km
7,588 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,212 km
7,588 mi / 6,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Lord_Howe
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

LDH MEX
Airport Name Lord Howe Island Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LDH MEX
ICAO Code YLHI MMMX
City Lord Howe Island Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Lord_Howe America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -31.540000, 159.080000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,212 kilometers (7,588 miles / 6,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 13:04 in Lord Howe Island, it's 20:04 in Mexico City. With a 17-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 7,311 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lord Howe Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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