KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
8,966 km
5,571 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,966 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KED MEX
Airport Name Kaedi Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KED MEX
ICAO Code GQNK MMMX
City Kaedi Mexico City
Country Mauritania Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Mexico_City
Elevation 66 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 16.160000, -13.510000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kaedi (KED) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritania 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 20:04 in Kaedi, it's 14:04 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 7,250 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kaedi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kaedi (KED) follows a heading of 76° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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