MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,983 km
8,067 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,983 km
8,067 mi / 7,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MEX SYD
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MEX SYD
ICAO Code MMMX YSSY
City Mexico City Sydney
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,316 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,983 kilometers (8,067 miles / 7,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Australia. 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 07:50 in Mexico City, it's 23:50 in Sydney. With a 16-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 7,295 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney (SYD) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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