JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,571 km
8,433 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,571 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JED MEX
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JED MEX
ICAO Code OEJN MMMX
City Jeddah Mexico City
Country Saudi Arabia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 48 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 19.440000, -99.070000

Jeddah (JED) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,571 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 10:05 in Jeddah, it's 01:05 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 7,268 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 47° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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