MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,953 km
8,049 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
12,953 km
8,049 mi / 6,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX WHF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code MEX WHF
ICAO Code MMMX HSSW
City Mexico City Wadi Halfa
Country Mexico Sudan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 7,316 ft 961 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 21.800000, 31.520000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 12,953 kilometers (8,049 miles / 6,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Sudan. 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 20:27 in Mexico City, it's 04:27 in Wadi Halfa. 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 6,355 feet between the two airports. Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa (WHF) 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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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