ALF
Alta
Norway
9,116 km
5,664 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,116 km
5,664 mi / 4,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALF MEX
Airport Name Alta Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ALF MEX
ICAO Code ENAT MMMX
City Alta Mexico City
Country Norway Mexico
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 9 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 19.440000, -99.070000

Alta (ALF) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,116 kilometers (5,664 miles / 4,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Alta, it's 02:17 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 7,307 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Alta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 17° (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 Alta Airport (ALF) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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