DHA
King Abdulaziz Air Base
Saudi Arabia
13,943 km
8,664 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,943 km
8,664 mi / 7,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
324°
northwest

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DHA MEX
Airport Name King Abdulaziz Air Base Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DHA MEX
ICAO Code OEDR MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Saudi Arabia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 84 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.150000 19.440000, -99.070000

King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) in King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,943 kilometers (8,664 miles / 7,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 22:53 in King Abdulaziz Air Base, it's 13:53 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 7,232 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) 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 King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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