EGN
Geneina
Sudan
12,644 km
7,857 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,644 km
7,857 mi / 6,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EGN MEX
Airport Name Geneina Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code EGN MEX
ICAO Code HSGN MMMX
City Geneina Mexico City
Country Sudan Mexico
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,650 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 22.470000 19.440000, -99.070000

Geneina (EGN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneina Airport (EGN) in Geneina, Sudan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,644 kilometers (7,857 miles / 6,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 11:44 in Geneina, it's 03:44 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 4,666 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Geneina Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Geneina (EGN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Geneina Airport (EGN) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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