MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,333 km
7,663 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
12,333 km
7,663 mi / 6,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SPX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code MEX SPX
ICAO Code MMMX HESX
City Mexico City Giza
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Cairo
Elevation 7,316 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 30.110000, 30.890000

Mexico City (MEX) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 12,333 kilometers (7,663 miles / 6,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 08:53 in Mexico City, it's 16:53 in Giza. 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 6,763 feet between the two airports. Sphinx 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 Giza (SPX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 309° (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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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