MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,108 km
7,523 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
12,108 km
7,523 mi / 6,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX UAM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code MEX UAM
ICAO Code MMMX PGUA
City Mexico City Yigo
Country Mexico Guam
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Guam
Elevation 7,316 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 13.580000, 144.930000

Mexico City (MEX) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 12,108 kilometers (7,523 miles / 6,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Guam. 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 03:49 in Mexico City, it's 19:49 in Yigo. With a 16-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 6,699 feet between the two airports. Andersen Afb 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 Yigo (UAM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 64° (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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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