MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,015 km
5,602 miles
MOM
Moudjeria
Mauritania
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MOM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Letfotar Airport
IATA Code MEX MOM
ICAO Code MMMX GQNL
City Mexico City Moudjeria
Country Mexico Mauritania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 7,316 ft 256 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 17.750000, -12.500000

Mexico City (MEX) to Moudjeria (MOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Letfotar Airport (MOM) in Moudjeria, Mauritania is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Mauritania. 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 05:04 in Mexico City, it's 11:04 in Moudjeria. 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 7,060 feet between the two airports. Letfotar 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 Moudjeria (MOM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 288° (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 Letfotar Airport (MOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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