MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,830 km
8,594 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,830 km
8,594 mi / 7,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QJB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code MEX QJB
ICAO Code MMMX OEJB
City Mexico City Jubail
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,316 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 27.040000, 49.410000

Mexico City (MEX) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 13,830 kilometers (8,594 miles / 7,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 13:22 in Mexico City, it's 22:22 in Jubail. 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 7,290 feet between the two airports. Jubail 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 Jubail (QJB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 323° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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