MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,190 km
6,953 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
11,190 km
6,953 mi / 6,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SEB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code MEX SEB
ICAO Code MMMX HLLS
City Mexico City Sabha
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 26.990000, 14.470000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 11,190 kilometers (6,953 miles / 6,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Libya. 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 09:57 in Mexico City, it's 17:57 in Sabha. With a 8-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 5,889 feet between the two airports. Sabha 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 Sabha (SEB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 298° (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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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