Airport Comparison
| MEX | WTP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport | Woitape Airport |
| IATA Code | MEX | WTP |
| ICAO Code | MMMX | AYWT |
| City | Mexico City | Fatima Mission |
| Country | Mexico | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 5,200 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.440000, -99.070000 | -8.550000, 147.250000 |
Mexico City (MEX) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 12,797 kilometers (7,952 miles / 6,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.
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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:17 in Mexico City, it's 16:17 in Fatima Mission. 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 2,116 feet between the two airports. Woitape 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 Fatima Mission (WTP) 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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.