MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,440 km
8,351 miles
TMH
Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,440 km
8,351 mi / 7,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX TMH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tanah Merah Airport
IATA Code MEX TMH
ICAO Code MMMX WAKT
City Mexico City Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 7,316 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -6.100000, 140.300000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,440 kilometers (8,351 miles / 7,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 05:31 in Mexico City, it's 20:31 in Tanah Merah-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 7,259 feet between the two airports. Tanah Merah 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 Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 71° (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 Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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