MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,308 km
8,891 miles
TUJ
Maji
Ethiopia
Distance
14,308 km
8,891 mi / 7,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TUJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tume Airport
IATA Code MEX TUJ
ICAO Code MMMX HAMJ
City Mexico City Maji
Country Mexico Ethiopia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 5.830000, 35.530000

Mexico City (MEX) to Maji (TUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tume Airport (TUJ) in Maji, Ethiopia is 14,308 kilometers (8,891 miles / 7,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 07:10 in Mexico City, it's 16:10 in Maji. 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 4,816 feet between the two airports. Tume 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 Maji (TUJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 301° (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 Tume Airport (TUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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