MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,148 km
6,927 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
11,148 km
6,927 mi / 6,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
52°
northeast

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MEX SRX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code MEX SRX
ICAO Code MMMX HLGD
City Mexico City Sirt
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 7,316 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 31.060000, 16.590000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 11,148 kilometers (6,927 miles / 6,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Libya. 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 19:00 in Mexico City, it's 03:00 in Sirt. 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 7,049 feet between the two airports. Gardabya 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 Sirt (SRX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 300° (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 Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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