MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,282 km
7,632 miles
MIS
Misima Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,282 km
7,632 mi / 6,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX MIS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Misima Island Airport
IATA Code MEX MIS
ICAO Code MMMX AYMS
City Mexico City Misima Island
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,316 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -10.690000, 152.840000

Mexico City (MEX) to Misima Island (MIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Misima Island Airport (MIS) in Misima Island, Papua New Guinea is 12,282 kilometers (7,632 miles / 6,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Mexico with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:02 in Mexico City, it's 03:02 in Misima Island. 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 7,290 feet between the two airports. Misima Island Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Misima Island (MIS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Misima Island Airport (MIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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