AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
12,158 km
7,554 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,158 km
7,554 mi / 6,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKT MEX
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AKT MEX
ICAO Code LCRA MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Cyprus Mexico
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 76 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 19.440000, -99.070000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,158 kilometers (7,554 miles / 6,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 10:35 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 7,240 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than RAF Akrotiri. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 40° (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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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