MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,910 km
6,779 miles
MTA
Matamata Glider Airport
New Zealand
Distance
10,910 km
6,779 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX MTA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Matamata Glider Airport
IATA Code MEX MTA
ICAO Code MMMX NZMA
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,316 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -37.730000, 175.740000

Mexico City (MEX) to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) in Matamata Glider Airport, New Zealand is 10,910 kilometers (6,779 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 New Zealand. 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 04:41 in Mexico City, it's 23:41 in Matamata Glider Airport. With a 19-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 7,136 feet between the two airports. Matamata Glider 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 Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 72° (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 Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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