HMB
Sohag
Egypt
12,662 km
7,868 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,662 km
7,868 mi / 6,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HMB MEX
Airport Name Sohag International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HMB MEX
ICAO Code HEMK MMMX
City Sohag Mexico City
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 310 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 26.340000, 31.740000 19.440000, -99.070000

Sohag (HMB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sohag International Airport (HMB) in Sohag, Egypt to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,662 kilometers (7,868 miles / 6,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Egypt 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 09:55 in Sohag, it's 01:55 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 7,006 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Sohag International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Sohag (HMB) follows a heading of 48° (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 Sohag International Airport (HMB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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