ATB
Atbara
Sudan
13,439 km
8,350 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,439 km
8,350 mi / 7,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
307°
northwest

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ATB MEX
Airport Name Atbara Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ATB MEX
ICAO Code HSAT MMMX
City Atbara Mexico City
Country Sudan Mexico
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,181 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 19.440000, -99.070000

Atbara (ATB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,439 kilometers (8,350 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Sudan 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 00:47 in Atbara, it's 16:47 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 6,135 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Atbara Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 54° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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