MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,196 km
8,200 miles
NLF
Darnley Island
Australia
Distance
13,196 km
8,200 mi / 7,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX NLF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Darnley Island Airport
IATA Code MEX NLF
ICAO Code MMMX YDNI
City Mexico City Darnley Island
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -9.580000, 143.770000

Mexico City (MEX) to Darnley Island (NLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Darnley Island Airport (NLF) in Darnley Island, Australia is 13,196 kilometers (8,200 miles / 7,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 04:01 in Mexico City, it's 20:01 in Darnley Island. With a 16-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. Darnley Island 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 Darnley Island (NLF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 73° (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 Darnley Island Airport (NLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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