MET
Moreton
Australia
13,403 km
8,328 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,403 km
8,328 mi / 7,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MET MEX
Airport Name Moreton Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code MET MEX
ICAO Code YMOT MMMX
City Moreton Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -12.440000, 142.640000 19.440000, -99.070000

Moreton (MET) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moreton Airport (MET) in Moreton, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,403 kilometers (8,328 miles / 7,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 15:38 in Moreton, it's 23:38 in Mexico City. With a 16-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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Moreton Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Moreton (MET) follows a heading of 267° (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 Moreton Airport (MET) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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