AJY
Agadez
Niger
11,080 km
6,885 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,080 km
6,885 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AJY MEX
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AJY MEX
ICAO Code DRZA MMMX
City Agadez Mexico City
Country Niger Mexico
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,657 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 19.440000, -99.070000

Agadez (AJY) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,080 kilometers (6,885 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Niger with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Agadez, it's 07:32 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 5,659 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Mano Dayak International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Agadez (AJY) 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 Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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