AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
13,978 km
8,685 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,978 km
8,685 mi / 7,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH MEX
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AKH MEX
ICAO Code OEPS MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Saudi Arabia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,651 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 19.440000, -99.070000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,978 kilometers (8,685 miles / 7,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 05:42 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 5,665 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Prince Sultan Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 38° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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