MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,053 km
5,625 miles
SOJ
Sørkjosen
Norway
Distance
9,053 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SOJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sørkjosen Airport
IATA Code MEX SOJ
ICAO Code MMMX ENSR
City Mexico City Sørkjosen
Country Mexico Norway
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Oslo
Elevation 7,316 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 69.790000, 20.960000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sørkjosen (SOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) in Sørkjosen, Norway is 9,053 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Mexico City, it's 18:21 in Sørkjosen. 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 7,300 feet between the two airports. Sørkjosen 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 Sørkjosen (SOJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 304° (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 Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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