MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,482 km
7,756 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
12,482 km
7,756 mi / 6,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TLV
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code MEX TLV
ICAO Code MMMX LLBG
City Mexico City Tel Aviv
Country Mexico Israel
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 7,316 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.010000, 34.890000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 12,482 kilometers (7,756 miles / 6,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:58 in Mexico City, it's 07:58 in Tel Aviv. 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 7,181 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion 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 Tel Aviv (TLV) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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