HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
14,852 km
9,229 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,852 km
9,229 mi / 8,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HGA MEX
Airport Name Egal International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HGA MEX
ICAO Code HCMH MMMX
City Hargeisa Mexico City
Country Somalia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,423 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 9.520000, 44.090000 19.440000, -99.070000

Hargeisa (HGA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,852 kilometers (9,229 miles / 8,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Somalia 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 05:43 in Hargeisa, it's 20:43 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 2,893 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Egal International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Hargeisa (HGA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Egal International Airport (HGA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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