Airport Comparison
| MEX | TJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport | Tanjung Harapan Airport |
| IATA Code | MEX | TJS |
| ICAO Code | MMMX | WALG |
| City | Mexico City | Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island |
| Country | Mexico | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 10 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.440000, -99.070000 | 2.840000, 117.370000 |
Mexico City (MEX) to Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) in Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 15,326 kilometers (9,523 miles / 8,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.
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 17:39 in Mexico City, it's 07:39 in Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island. With a 14-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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Tanjung Harapan 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 Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 57° (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 Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.