CMO
Obbia
Somalia
15,522 km
9,645 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,522 km
9,645 mi / 8,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
309°
northwest

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CMO MEX
Airport Name Obbia Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CMO MEX
ICAO Code HCMO MMMX
City Obbia Mexico City
Country Somalia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 65 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 5.370000, 48.520000 19.440000, -99.070000

Obbia (CMO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Obbia Airport (CMO) in Obbia, Somalia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,522 kilometers (9,645 miles / 8,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Somalia 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 11:10 in Obbia, it's 02:10 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 7,251 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Obbia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Obbia (CMO) follows a heading of 55° (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 Obbia Airport (CMO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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