MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,604 km
5,968 miles
MZW
Mecheria
Algeria
Distance
9,604 km
5,968 mi / 5,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
56°
northeast

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MEX MZW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mecheria Airport
IATA Code MEX MZW
ICAO Code MMMX DAAY
City Mexico City Mecheria
Country Mexico Algeria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Algiers
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 33.540000, -0.240000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mecheria (MZW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mecheria Airport (MZW) in Mecheria, Algeria is 9,604 kilometers (5,968 miles / 5,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Algeria. 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 12:33 in Mexico City, it's 19:33 in Mecheria. With a 7-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 3,461 feet between the two airports. Mecheria 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 Mecheria (MZW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 291° (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 Mecheria Airport (MZW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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