MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,784 km
9,187 miles
MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
Distance
14,784 km
9,187 mi / 7,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX MTD
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mount Sanford Station Airport
IATA Code MEX MTD
ICAO Code MMMX YMSF
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Darwin
Elevation 7,316 ft 231 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -16.980000, 130.550000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 14,784 kilometers (9,187 miles / 7,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 02:28 in Mexico City, it's 17:58 in Mount Sanford Station 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 7,085 feet between the two airports. Mount Sanford Station 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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 79° (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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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