MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,428 km
5,858 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
9,428 km
5,858 mi / 5,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TBU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code MEX TBU
ICAO Code MMMX NFTF
City Mexico City Nuku'alofa
Country Mexico Tonga
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 7,316 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 9,428 kilometers (5,858 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Tonga. 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 21:50 in Mexico City, it's 16:50 in Nuku'alofa. With a 19-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 7,190 feet between the two airports. Fua'amotu 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 Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 67° (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 Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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