MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,802 km
5,469 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
8,802 km
5,469 mi / 4,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SMW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code MEX SMW
ICAO Code MMMX GMMA
City Mexico City Smara
Country Mexico EH
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 7,316 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 26.730000, -11.680000

Mexico City (MEX) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 8,802 kilometers (5,469 miles / 4,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Mexico City, it's 18:56 in Smara. 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 6,966 feet between the two airports. Smara 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 Smara (SMW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 286° (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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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