ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
9,998 km
6,213 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,998 km
6,213 mi / 5,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ELG MEX
Airport Name El Golea Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ELG MEX
ICAO Code DAUE MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,306 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 19.440000, -99.070000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,998 kilometers (6,213 miles / 5,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 07:56 in El Golea Airport, it's 00:56 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 6,010 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than El Golea Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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