MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,397 km
8,946 miles
MNW
Macdonald Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
14,397 km
8,946 mi / 7,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX MNW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Macdonald Downs Airport
IATA Code MEX MNW
ICAO Code MMMX YMDS
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -22.470000, 135.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) in Macdonald Downs Airport, Australia is 14,397 kilometers (8,946 miles / 7,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Australia. 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 01:22 in Mexico City, it's 16:52 in Macdonald Downs Airport. With a 15.5-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. Macdonald Downs 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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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