MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,109 km
5,660 miles
OZZ
Ouarzazate
Morocco
Distance
9,109 km
5,660 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX OZZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ouarzazate Airport
IATA Code MEX OZZ
ICAO Code MMMX GMMZ
City Mexico City Ouarzazate
Country Mexico Morocco
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 30.940000, -6.910000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ouarzazate (OZZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) in Ouarzazate, Morocco is 9,109 kilometers (5,660 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Morocco. 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 07:40 in Mexico City, it's 14:40 in Ouarzazate. 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 3,534 feet between the two airports. Ouarzazate 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 Ouarzazate (OZZ) 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 Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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