DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
14,328 km
8,903 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,328 km
8,903 mi / 7,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB MEX
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DXB MEX
ICAO Code OMDB MMMX
City Dubai Mexico City
Country United Arab Emirates Mexico
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 34 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 19.440000, -99.070000

Dubai (DXB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,328 kilometers (8,903 miles / 7,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 13:50 in Dubai, it's 03:50 in Mexico City. With a 10-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 7,282 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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