Melbourne (MEL) to Mexico City (MEX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,437
miles
13,578
kilometers
7,332
nautical miles

🕐 16h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 E (89°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,437 13,499
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,437 13,499
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,437 12,656
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,437 12,656
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,437 16,874
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,437 12,656
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 8,437 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to MEX route connects Melbourne, Australia with Mexico City, Mexico. This long-haul flight covers 8,437 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to Mexico. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 89° from Melbourne. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About MEX

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport

Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) serves Mexico City, Mexico.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport is 8,437 miles (13,578 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to MEX typically take around 16h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,437 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.