ASA
Asab
Eritrea
14,480 km
8,998 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,480 km
8,998 mi / 7,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASA MEX
Airport Name Assab International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ASA MEX
ICAO Code HHSB MMMX
City Asab Mexico City
Country Eritrea Mexico
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Mexico_City
Elevation 46 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 19.440000, -99.070000

Asab (ASA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,480 kilometers (8,998 miles / 7,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Eritrea 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 04:24 in Asab, it's 19:24 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 7,270 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Assab International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Asab (ASA) 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 Assab International Airport (ASA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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