MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,189 km
6,953 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
11,189 km
6,953 mi / 6,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX UVE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code MEX UVE
ICAO Code MMMX NWWV
City Mexico City Ouvea
Country Mexico New Caledonia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 7,316 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 11,189 kilometers (6,953 miles / 6,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 11:28 in Mexico City, it's 04:28 in Ouvea. With a 17-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 7,293 feet between the two airports. Ouvea 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 Ouvea (UVE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 73° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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