IHN
Qishn
Yemen
14,989 km
9,314 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,989 km
9,314 mi / 8,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Aden
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IHN MEX
Airport Name Qishn Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IHN MEX
ICAO Code OYQN MMMX
City Qishn Mexico City
Country Yemen Mexico
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Mexico_City
Elevation 98 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 15.420000, 51.680000 19.440000, -99.070000

Qishn (IHN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,989 kilometers (9,314 miles / 8,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Yemen 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 09:32 in Qishn, it's 00:32 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 7,218 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Qishn Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Qishn (IHN) follows a heading of 42° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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