ATR
Atar
Mauritania
8,869 km
5,511 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
8,869 km
5,511 mi / 4,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATR MEX
Airport Name Atar International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ATR MEX
ICAO Code GQPA MMMX
City Atar Mexico City
Country Mauritania Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Mexico_City
Elevation 734 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 19.440000, -99.070000

Atar (ATR) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 8,869 kilometers (5,511 miles / 4,789 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 10:46 in Atar, it's 04:46 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 6,582 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Atar International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 72° (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 Atar International Airport (ATR) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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