MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,978 km
9,307 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
14,978 km
9,307 mi / 8,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX NLS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code MEX NLS
ICAO Code MMMX YNIC
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 14,978 kilometers (9,307 miles / 8,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 12:01 in Mexico City, it's 02:01 in Nicholson Airport. With a 14-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. Nicholson 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 80° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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