MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,776 km
6,696 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
10,776 km
6,696 mi / 5,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MJI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code MEX MJI
ICAO Code MMMX HLLM
City Mexico City Tripoli
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 7,316 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.890000, 13.280000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 10,776 kilometers (6,696 miles / 5,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Mexico with Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Mexico City, it's 18:24 in Tripoli. 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 7,280 feet between the two airports. Mitiga Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tripoli (MJI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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