MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,953 km
6,806 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
10,953 km
6,806 mi / 5,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX SON
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code MEX SON
ICAO Code MMMX NVSS
City Mexico City Luganville
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Efate
Elevation 7,316 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Mexico City (MEX) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 10,953 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 03:44 in Mexico City, it's 20:44 in Luganville. 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 7,132 feet between the two airports. Santo Pekoa 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 Luganville (SON) 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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