MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,049 km
8,108 miles
NUJ
Hamadan
Iran
Distance
13,049 km
8,108 mi / 7,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NUJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Hamadan Air Base
IATA Code MEX NUJ
ICAO Code MMMX OIHS
City Mexico City Hamadan
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,609 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 35.210000, 48.650000

Mexico City (MEX) to Hamadan (NUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran is 13,049 kilometers (8,108 miles / 7,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Mexico City, it's 22:11 in Hamadan. With a 9.5-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 1,707 feet between the two airports. Hamadan Air Base 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 Hamadan (NUJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 325° (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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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