HUQ
Hon Airport
Libya
11,205 km
6,962 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,205 km
6,962 mi / 6,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HUQ MEX
Airport Name Hon Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HUQ MEX
ICAO Code HLON MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Libya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Mexico_City
Elevation 919 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 29.110000, 15.970000 19.440000, -99.070000

Hon Airport (HUQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hon Airport (HUQ) in Hon Airport, Libya to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,205 kilometers (6,962 miles / 6,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 20:10 in Hon Airport, it's 12:10 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 6,397 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Hon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Hon Airport (HUQ) follows a heading of 54° (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 Hon Airport (HUQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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