MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,737 km
8,536 miles
TIM
Timika-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,737 km
8,536 mi / 7,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX TIM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Moses Kilangin Airport
IATA Code MEX TIM
ICAO Code MMMX WABP
City Mexico City Timika-Papua Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 7,316 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -4.530000, 136.890000

Mexico City (MEX) to Timika-Papua Island (TIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Moses Kilangin Airport (TIM) in Timika-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,737 kilometers (8,536 miles / 7,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Mexico City, it's 01:03 in Timika-Papua Island. With a 15-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 7,213 feet between the two airports. Moses Kilangin 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 Timika-Papua Island (TIM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 70° (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 Moses Kilangin Airport (TIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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