FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
13,918 km
8,648 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,918 km
8,648 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FAH MEX
Airport Name Farah Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FAH MEX
ICAO Code OAFR MMMX
City Farah Mexico City
Country Afghanistan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,083 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 32.370000, 62.180000 19.440000, -99.070000

Farah (FAH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,918 kilometers (8,648 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Afghanistan 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 14:37 in Farah, it's 04:07 in Mexico City. With a 10.5-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 4,233 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Farah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Farah (FAH) follows a heading of 19° (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 Farah Airport (FAH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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