MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,685 km
7,261 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
11,685 km
7,261 mi / 6,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TOB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code MEX TOB
ICAO Code MMMX HLGN
City Mexico City Tobruk
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 7,316 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 31.860000, 23.910000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 11,685 kilometers (7,261 miles / 6,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 09:01 in Mexico City, it's 17:01 in Tobruk. 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 6,797 feet between the two airports. Gamal Abdel Nasser 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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