BFW
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport
Algeria
9,510 km
5,909 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,510 km
5,909 mi / 5,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
291°
west northwest

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BFW MEX
Airport Name Sidi Bel Abbes Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BFW MEX
ICAO Code DAOS MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,614 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 35.170000, -0.590000 19.440000, -99.070000

Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, Algeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,510 kilometers (5,909 miles / 5,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Algeria 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 02:21 in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, it's 19:21 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 5,702 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Sidi Bel Abbes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) follows a heading of 54° (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 Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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