MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,230 km
5,735 miles
NFO
Angaha
Tonga
Distance
9,230 km
5,735 mi / 4,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX NFO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mata'aho Airport
IATA Code MEX NFO
ICAO Code MMMX NFTO
City Mexico City Angaha
Country Mexico Tonga
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 7,316 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -15.570000, -175.630000

Mexico City (MEX) to Angaha (NFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mata'aho Airport (NFO) in Angaha, Tonga is 9,230 kilometers (5,735 miles / 4,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Tonga. 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 03:28 in Mexico City, it's 22:28 in Angaha. 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 7,156 feet between the two airports. Mata'aho 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 Angaha (NFO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 68° (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 Mata'aho Airport (NFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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