MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,901 km
6,774 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
10,901 km
6,774 mi / 5,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX WLH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code MEX WLH
ICAO Code MMMX NVSW
City Mexico City Walaha
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Efate
Elevation 7,316 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Mexico City (MEX) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 10,901 kilometers (6,774 miles / 5,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 17:23 in Mexico City, it's 10:23 in Walaha. 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 7,165 feet between the two airports. Walaha 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 Walaha (WLH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 72° (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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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