MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,803 km
10,441 miles
PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
Distance
16,803 km
10,441 mi / 9,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PRI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Praslin Airport
IATA Code MEX PRI
ICAO Code MMMX FSPP
City Mexico City Praslin Island
Country Mexico Seychelles
Timezone America/Mexico_City Indian/Mahe
Elevation 7,316 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -4.320000, 55.690000

Mexico City (MEX) to Praslin Island (PRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles is 16,803 kilometers (10,441 miles / 9,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Mexico City, it's 08:17 in Praslin Island. With a 10-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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Praslin 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 Praslin Island (PRI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). 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 Praslin Airport (PRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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