AEH
Abeche Airport
Chad
12,469 km
7,748 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,469 km
7,748 mi / 6,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AEH MEX
Airport Name Abeche Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AEH MEX
ICAO Code FTTC MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Chad Mexico
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,788 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 13.850000, 20.840000 19.440000, -99.070000

Abeche Airport (AEH) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abeche Airport (AEH) in Abeche Airport, Chad to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,469 kilometers (7,748 miles / 6,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Chad 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 10:04 in Abeche Airport, it's 03:04 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 5,528 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Abeche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Abeche Airport (AEH) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Abeche Airport (AEH) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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