FAA
Faranah Airport
Guinea
9,462 km
5,879 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,462 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAA MEX
Airport Name Faranah Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FAA MEX
ICAO Code GUFH MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Guinea Mexico
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,476 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 10.040000, -10.770000 19.440000, -99.070000

Faranah Airport (FAA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faranah Airport (FAA) in Faranah Airport, Guinea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,462 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Guinea 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 09:21 in Faranah Airport, it's 03:21 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 5,840 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Faranah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Faranah Airport (FAA) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faranah Airport (FAA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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