Mexico City to Sydney (Mascot)
16h 33m The flight from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 12,983 km (8,067 miles) and takes approximately 16h 33m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 241°, passing near 12.4° S, 148.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 23h 36m | 24h 01m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 39m | 17h 04m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 26m | 14h 51m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 16m | 15h 42m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MEX | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Mexico City | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Mexico | Australia |
| ICAO | MMMX | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 19.4358, -99.0703 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 16h 33m. The great-circle distance is 12,983 km (8,067 miles, 7,010 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 241°.
How far is Mexico City from Sydney (Mascot)?
12,983 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,067 miles or 7,010 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MEX and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,983 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 33m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Mexico City
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.