MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,470 km
6,506 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
10,470 km
6,506 mi / 5,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SFA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code MEX SFA
ICAO Code MMMX DTTX
City Mexico City Sfax
Country Mexico Tunisia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Tunis
Elevation 7,316 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 34.720000, 10.690000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 10,470 kilometers (6,506 miles / 5,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Tunisia. 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 04:00 in Mexico City, it's 11:00 in Sfax. 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 7,231 feet between the two airports. Sfax Thyna International 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 Sfax (SFA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 297° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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