AXK
Ataq Airport
Yemen
14,704 km
9,137 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,704 km
9,137 mi / 7,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Aden
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AXK MEX
Airport Name Ataq Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AXK MEX
ICAO Code OYAT MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Yemen Mexico
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,735 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 14.550000, 46.830000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ataq Airport (AXK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataq Airport (AXK) in Ataq Airport, Yemen to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,704 kilometers (9,137 miles / 7,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Ataq Airport, it's 10:06 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 3,581 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ataq Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ataq Airport (AXK) follows a heading of 47° (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 Ataq Airport (AXK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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