BEY
Beirut
Lebanon
12,384 km
7,695 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,384 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BEY MEX
Airport Name Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BEY MEX
ICAO Code OLBA MMMX
City Beirut Mexico City
Country Lebanon Mexico
Timezone Asia/Beirut America/Mexico_City
Elevation 87 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 33.820000, 35.490000 19.440000, -99.070000

Beirut (BEY) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,384 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Lebanon 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 11:55 in Beirut, it's 03:55 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 7,229 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 39° (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 Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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