MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,879 km
6,760 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
10,879 km
6,760 mi / 5,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PBJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code MEX PBJ
ICAO Code MMMX NVSI
City Mexico City Paama Island
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Efate
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Mexico City (MEX) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 10,879 kilometers (6,760 miles / 5,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 05:09 in Mexico City, it's 22:09 in Paama Island. 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Tavie 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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 72° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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