GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
10,464 km
6,502 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,464 km
6,502 mi / 5,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAE MEX
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GAE MEX
ICAO Code DTTG MMMX
City Gabes Mexico City
Country Tunisia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Mexico_City
Elevation 26 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 19.440000, -99.070000

Gabes (GAE) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,464 kilometers (6,502 miles / 5,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Tunisia 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 11:59 in Gabes, it's 04:59 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 7,290 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Gabes Matmata International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 52° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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