MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,204 km
3,855 miles
ZTA
Tureia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
6,204 km
3,855 mi / 3,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX ZTA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tureia Airport
IATA Code MEX ZTA
ICAO Code MMMX NTGY
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,316 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -20.790000, -138.570000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tureia Airport (ZTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tureia Airport (ZTA) in Tureia Airport, French Polynesia is 6,204 kilometers (3,855 miles / 3,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with French Polynesia. 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 22:05 in Mexico City, it's 18:05 in Tureia Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,304 feet between the two airports. Tureia 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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 46° (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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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