ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
13,538 km
8,412 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,538 km
8,412 mi / 7,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ELQ MEX
Airport Name Gassim Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ELQ MEX
ICAO Code OEGS MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Saudi Arabia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,126 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 19.440000, -99.070000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,538 kilometers (8,412 miles / 7,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 19:39 in Gassim Airport, it's 10:39 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 5,190 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Gassim Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 40° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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