AAC
El Arish
Egypt
12,478 km
7,754 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,478 km
7,754 mi / 6,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AAC MEX
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AAC MEX
ICAO Code HEAR MMMX
City El Arish Mexico City
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 121 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 19.440000, -99.070000

El Arish (AAC) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,478 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Egypt with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:20 in El Arish, it's 14:20 in Mexico City. 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 7,195 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than El Arish International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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