FIG
Fria Airport
Guinea
9,160 km
5,692 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,160 km
5,692 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FIG MEX
Airport Name Fria Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FIG MEX
ICAO Code GUFA MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Guinea Mexico
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Mexico_City
Elevation 499 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, -13.570000 19.440000, -99.070000

Fria Airport (FIG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fria Airport (FIG) in Fria Airport, Guinea to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,160 kilometers (5,692 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 13:36 in Fria Airport, it's 07:36 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 6,817 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Fria Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Fria Airport (FIG) follows a heading of 82° (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 Fria Airport (FIG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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