GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
13,782 km
8,564 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,782 km
8,564 mi / 7,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GSU MEX
Airport Name Azaza Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GSU MEX
ICAO Code HSGF MMMX
City Gedaref Mexico City
Country Sudan Mexico
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,640 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 14.130000, 35.320000 19.440000, -99.070000

Gedaref (GSU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,782 kilometers (8,564 miles / 7,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Sudan 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 18:50 in Gedaref, it's 10:50 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 5,676 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Azaza Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Gedaref (GSU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Azaza Airport (GSU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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