MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,978 km
8,064 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
12,978 km
8,064 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX YAP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code MEX YAP
ICAO Code MMMX PTYA
City Mexico City Yap Island
Country Mexico Micronesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 7,316 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.500000, 138.080000

Mexico City (MEX) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 12,978 kilometers (8,064 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Micronesia. 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 16:13 in Mexico City, it's 08:13 in Yap Island. 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 7,225 feet between the two airports. Yap International 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 62° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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