MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,598 km
7,828 miles
TFI
Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,598 km
7,828 mi / 6,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX TFI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tufi Airport
IATA Code MEX TFI
ICAO Code MMMX AYTU
City Mexico City Tufi
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 7,316 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -9.080000, 149.320000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tufi (TFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tufi Airport (TFI) in Tufi, Papua New Guinea is 12,598 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 14:22 in Mexico City, it's 06:22 in Tufi. 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 7,231 feet between the two airports. Tufi 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 Tufi (TFI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 73° (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 Tufi Airport (TFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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