DAM
Damascus
Syria
12,484 km
7,757 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,484 km
7,757 mi / 6,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
315°
northwest

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DAM MEX
Airport Name Damascus International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DAM MEX
ICAO Code OSDI MMMX
City Damascus Mexico City
Country Syria Mexico
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,020 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 33.410000, 36.520000 19.440000, -99.070000

Damascus (DAM) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,484 kilometers (7,757 miles / 6,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Syria 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 13:49 in Damascus, it's 04:49 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 5,296 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Damascus International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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