MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,094 km
5,651 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
9,094 km
5,651 mi / 4,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX SMY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code MEX SMY
ICAO Code MMMX GOTS
City Mexico City Simenti
Country Mexico Senegal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dakar
Elevation 7,316 ft 171 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 13.050000, -13.300000

Mexico City (MEX) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 9,094 kilometers (5,651 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Senegal. 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 23:50 in Mexico City, it's 05:50 in Simenti. With a 6-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 7,145 feet between the two airports. Simenti 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 Simenti (SMY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 288° (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 Simenti Airport (SMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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