MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,188 km
5,709 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
9,188 km
5,709 mi / 4,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX WLS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code MEX WLS
ICAO Code MMMX NLWW
City Mexico City Wallis Island
Country Mexico WF
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 7,316 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 9,188 kilometers (5,709 miles / 4,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 WF. 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 16:01 in Mexico City, it's 10:01 in Wallis Island. With a 18-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 7,237 feet between the two airports. Hihifo 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 68° (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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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