MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,465 km
7,745 miles
SRH
Sarh
Chad
Distance
12,465 km
7,745 mi / 6,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SRH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sarh Airport
IATA Code MEX SRH
ICAO Code MMMX FTTA
City Mexico City Sarh
Country Mexico Chad
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.140000, 18.370000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sarh (SRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 12,465 kilometers (7,745 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Chad. 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 07:18 in Mexico City, it's 14:18 in Sarh. 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 6,118 feet between the two airports. Sarh 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 Sarh (SRH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 295° (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 Sarh Airport (SRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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