MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,906 km
8,019 miles
WLC
Walcha Airport
Australia
Distance
12,906 km
8,019 mi / 6,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
244°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MEX WLC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Walcha Airport
IATA Code MEX WLC
ICAO Code MMMX YWCH
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -31.000000, 151.570000

Mexico City (MEX) to Walcha Airport (WLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Walcha Airport (WLC) in Walcha Airport, Australia is 12,906 kilometers (8,019 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Australia. 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 08:37 in Mexico City, it's 00:37 in Walcha Airport. 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Walcha 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 Walcha Airport (WLC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Walcha Airport (WLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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