MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,835 km
8,597 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
13,835 km
8,597 mi / 7,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TES
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code MEX TES
ICAO Code MMMX HHTS
City Mexico City Tessenei
Country Mexico Eritrea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Asmara
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 15.120000, 36.680000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 13,835 kilometers (8,597 miles / 7,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Eritrea. 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 12:15 in Mexico City, it's 21:15 in Tessenei. With a 9-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 5,298 feet between the two airports. Tessenei 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 Tessenei (TES) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 307° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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