ETH
Eilat
Israel
12,670 km
7,873 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,670 km
7,873 mi / 6,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ETH MEX
Airport Name Eilat Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ETH MEX
ICAO Code LLET MMMX
City Eilat Mexico City
Country Israel Mexico
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem America/Mexico_City
Elevation 42 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 29.560000, 34.960000 19.440000, -99.070000

Eilat (ETH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,670 kilometers (7,873 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Israel 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 16:56 in Eilat, it's 08:56 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 7,274 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Eilat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Eilat (ETH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Eilat Airport (ETH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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