The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia is 11,269 kilometers (7,002 miles / 6,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 01:24 in Mexico City, it's 18:24 in Noumea. With a 17-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 7,264 feet between the two airports. La Tontouta International 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 Noumea (NOU) 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 La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.