MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,697 km
8,511 miles
ZRI
Serui-Japen Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,697 km
8,511 mi / 7,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

MEX ZRI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Serui Airport
IATA Code MEX ZRI
ICAO Code MMMX WABO
City Mexico City Serui-Japen Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 7,316 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -1.880000, 136.240000

Mexico City (MEX) to Serui-Japen Island (ZRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Serui Airport (ZRI) in Serui-Japen Island, Indonesia is 13,697 kilometers (8,511 miles / 7,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:38 in Mexico City, it's 16:38 in Serui-Japen Island. With a 15-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 7,266 feet between the two airports. Serui 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 Serui-Japen Island (ZRI) 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 Serui Airport (ZRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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