MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,668 km
10,357 miles
PGK
Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,668 km
10,357 mi / 9,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX PGK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport
IATA Code MEX PGK
ICAO Code MMMX WIPK
City Mexico City Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 7,316 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.160000, 106.140000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, Indonesia is 16,668 kilometers (10,357 miles / 9,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Mexico City, it's 06:16 in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island. With a 13-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 7,207 feet between the two airports. Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) 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 Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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