DAK
Dakhla Airport
Egypt
12,508 km
7,772 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,508 km
7,772 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DAK MEX
Airport Name Dakhla Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DAK MEX
ICAO Code HEDK MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 613 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 25.410000, 29.000000 19.440000, -99.070000

Dakhla Airport (DAK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dakhla Airport (DAK) in Dakhla Airport, Egypt to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,508 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Egypt 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 15:38 in Dakhla Airport, it's 07:38 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 6,703 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Dakhla Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Dakhla Airport (DAK) follows a heading of 50° (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 Dakhla Airport (DAK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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