BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
12,979 km
8,065 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,979 km
8,065 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
321°
northwest

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BGW MEX
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BGW MEX
ICAO Code ORBI MMMX
City Baghdad Mexico City
Country Iraq Mexico
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Mexico_City
Elevation 114 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 19.440000, -99.070000

Baghdad (BGW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,979 kilometers (8,065 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Iraq 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 00:35 in Baghdad, it's 15:35 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 7,202 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Baghdad International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 34° (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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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