HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
9,275 km
5,763 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,275 km
5,763 mi / 5,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
289°
west northwest

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HGS MEX
Airport Name Hastings Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HGS MEX
ICAO Code GFHA MMMX
City Freetown Mexico City
Country Sierra Leone Mexico
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Mexico_City
Elevation 60 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 19.440000, -99.070000

Freetown (HGS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,275 kilometers (5,763 miles / 5,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 21:56 in Freetown, it's 15:56 in Mexico City. With a 6-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 7,256 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Hastings Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hastings Airport (HGS) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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