GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
10,323 km
6,414 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,323 km
6,414 mi / 5,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAQ MEX
Airport Name Gao Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GAQ MEX
ICAO Code GAGO MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Mali Mexico
Timezone Africa/Bamako America/Mexico_City
Elevation 870 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 19.440000, -99.070000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,323 kilometers (6,414 miles / 5,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Mali 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 01:11 in Gao Airport, it's 19:11 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 6,446 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Gao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 72° (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 Gao Airport (GAQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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