BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
9,917 km
6,162 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,917 km
6,162 mi / 5,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BJA MEX
Airport Name Soummam Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BJA MEX
ICAO Code DAAE MMMX
City Bejaia Mexico City
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 20 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bejaia (BJA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,917 kilometers (6,162 miles / 5,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 04:06 in Bejaia, it's 21:06 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 7,296 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Soummam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 51° (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 Soummam Airport (BJA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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