MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,669 km
7,872 miles
SKV
St Catherine International Airport
Egypt
Distance
12,669 km
7,872 mi / 6,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SKV
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport St Catherine International Airport
IATA Code MEX SKV
ICAO Code MMMX HESC
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Cairo
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,368 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 28.690000, 34.060000

Mexico City (MEX) to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) in St Catherine International Airport, Egypt is 12,669 kilometers (7,872 miles / 6,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Egypt. 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 07:50 in Mexico City, it's 15:50 in St Catherine International Airport. 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 2,948 feet between the two airports. St Catherine 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 St Catherine International Airport (SKV) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 311° (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 St Catherine International Airport (SKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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