MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,458 km
5,255 miles
NDB
Nouadhibou
Mauritania
Distance
8,458 km
5,255 mi / 4,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NDB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nouadhibou International Airport
IATA Code MEX NDB
ICAO Code MMMX GQPP
City Mexico City Nouadhibou
Country Mexico Mauritania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 7,316 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 20.930000, -17.030000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nouadhibou (NDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou, Mauritania is 8,458 kilometers (5,255 miles / 4,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 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 08:20 in Mexico City, it's 14:20 in Nouadhibou. 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 7,292 feet between the two airports. Nouadhibou International 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 Nouadhibou (NDB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 286° (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 Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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