MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
5,516 km
3,427 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
5,516 km
3,427 mi / 2,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX UAP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code MEX UAP
ICAO Code MMMX NTMP
City Mexico City Ua Pou
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 7,316 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 5,516 kilometers (3,427 miles / 2,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with French Polynesia. 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 08:02 in Mexico City, it's 04:32 in Ua Pou. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,300 feet between the two airports. Ua Pou 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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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