GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
12,428 km
7,722 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,428 km
7,722 mi / 6,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Baku
Heading
325°
northwest

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GNJ MEX
Airport Name Ganja Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GNJ MEX
ICAO Code UBBG MMMX
City Ganja Mexico City
Country Azerbaijan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Baku America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,086 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ganja (GNJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,428 kilometers (7,722 miles / 6,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Azerbaijan 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 20:16 in Ganja, it's 10:16 in Mexico City. With a 10-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 6,230 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ganja Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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