GHT
Ghat
Libya
10,899 km
6,772 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,899 km
6,772 mi / 5,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
296°
west northwest

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GHT MEX
Airport Name Ghat Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GHT MEX
ICAO Code HLGT MMMX
City Ghat Mexico City
Country Libya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,296 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 25.150000, 10.140000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ghat (GHT) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghat Airport (GHT) in Ghat, Libya to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,899 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Libya 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 20:05 in Ghat, it's 12:05 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 5,020 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ghat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ghat (GHT) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Ghat Airport (GHT) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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