GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
12,627 km
7,846 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,627 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Baku
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GYD MEX
Airport Name Heydar Aliyev International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GYD MEX
ICAO Code UBBB MMMX
City Baku Mexico City
Country Azerbaijan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Baku America/Mexico_City
Elevation 10 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 40.470000, 50.050000 19.440000, -99.070000

Baku (GYD) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,627 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Azerbaijan 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 17:41 in Baku, it's 07:41 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 7,306 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Baku (GYD) follows a heading of 25° (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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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