MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,692 km
9,129 miles
NAM
Namlea-Buru Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,692 km
9,129 mi / 7,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NAM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Namlea Airport
IATA Code MEX NAM
ICAO Code MMMX WAPR
City Mexico City Namlea-Buru Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 7,316 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -3.240000, 127.100000

Mexico City (MEX) to Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Namlea Airport (NAM) in Namlea-Buru Island, Indonesia is 14,692 kilometers (9,129 miles / 7,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Mexico City, it's 19:01 in Namlea-Buru Island. With a 15-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 7,275 feet between the two airports. Namlea 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 Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 67° (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 Namlea Airport (NAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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