ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,766 km
6,068 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,766 km
6,068 mi / 5,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG MEX
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ALG MEX
ICAO Code DAAG MMMX
City Algiers Mexico City
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 19.440000, -99.070000

Algiers (ALG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,766 kilometers (6,068 miles / 5,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Algeria 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 05:09 in Algiers, it's 22:09 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 7,234 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 52° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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