JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
13,927 km
8,654 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,927 km
8,654 mi / 7,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAA MEX
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JAA MEX
ICAO Code OAJL MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Afghanistan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,814 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 19.440000, -99.070000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,927 kilometers (8,654 miles / 7,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Afghanistan 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 20:26 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 09:56 in Mexico City. With a 10.5-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 5,502 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Jalalabad Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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