MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,609 km
4,107 miles
TIH
Tikehau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
6,609 km
4,107 mi / 3,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TIH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tikehau Airport
IATA Code MEX TIH
ICAO Code MMMX NTGC
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,316 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -15.120000, -148.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tikehau Airport (TIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tikehau Airport (TIH) in Tikehau Airport, French Polynesia is 6,609 kilometers (4,107 miles / 3,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with French Polynesia. 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 16:32 in Mexico City, it's 12:32 in Tikehau Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,310 feet between the two airports. Tikehau 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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Tikehau Airport (TIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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