IAM
Amenas
Algeria
10,713 km
6,657 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,713 km
6,657 mi / 5,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IAM MEX
Airport Name In Amenas Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IAM MEX
ICAO Code DAUZ MMMX
City Amenas Mexico City
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,847 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 9.640000 19.440000, -99.070000

Amenas (IAM) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,713 kilometers (6,657 miles / 5,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Algeria 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 23:03 in Amenas, it's 16:03 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 5,469 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than In Amenas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Amenas (IAM) follows a heading of 57° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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