MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,084 km
8,751 miles
NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
Distance
14,084 km
8,751 mi / 7,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NEJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nejjo Airport
IATA Code MEX NEJ
ICAO Code MMMX HANJ
City Mexico City Nejjo
Country Mexico Ethiopia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 7,316 ft 6,150 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.550000, 35.470000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nejjo (NEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia is 14,084 kilometers (8,751 miles / 7,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 06:39 in Mexico City, it's 15:39 in Nejjo. With a 9-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 1,166 feet between the two airports. Nejjo 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 Nejjo (NEJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 303° (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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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