MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,697 km
6,026 miles
TVU
Matei
Fiji
Distance
9,697 km
6,026 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TVU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Matei Airport
IATA Code MEX TVU
ICAO Code MMMX NFNM
City Mexico City Matei
Country Mexico Fiji
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 7,316 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -16.690000, -179.880000

Mexico City (MEX) to Matei (TVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Matei Airport (TVU) in Matei, Fiji is 9,697 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Fiji. 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 03:16 in Mexico City, it's 21:16 in Matei. With a 18-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 7,256 feet between the two airports. Matei 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 Matei (TVU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 69° (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 Matei Airport (TVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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