AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
8,760 km
5,443 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,760 km
5,443 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AJJ MEX
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AJJ MEX
ICAO Code GQNJ MMMX
City Akjoujt Mexico City
Country Mauritania Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Mexico_City
Elevation 403 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 19.440000, -99.070000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,760 kilometers (5,443 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mauritania 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 07:18 in Akjoujt, it's 01:18 in Mexico City. With a 6-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 6,913 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Akjoujt Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 73° (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 Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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