ADU
Ardabil
Iran
12,751 km
7,923 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,751 km
7,923 mi / 6,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADU MEX
Airport Name Ardabil Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ADU MEX
ICAO Code OITL MMMX
City Ardabil Mexico City
Country Iran Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,315 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ardabil (ADU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,751 kilometers (7,923 miles / 6,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:19 in Ardabil, it's 21:49 in Mexico City. With a 9.5-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 3,001 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ardabil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Ardabil Airport (ADU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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