FAU
Fahud
Oman
14,663 km
9,111 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,663 km
9,111 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FAU MEX
Airport Name Fahud Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FAU MEX
ICAO Code OOFD MMMX
City Fahud Mexico City
Country Oman Mexico
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Mexico_City
Elevation 552 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 19.440000, -99.070000

Fahud (FAU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,663 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,917 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 Oman 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 16:29 in Fahud, it's 06:29 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 6,764 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Fahud Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 31° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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