LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
11,476 km
7,131 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,476 km
7,131 mi / 6,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAQ MEX
Airport Name La Abraq Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LAQ MEX
ICAO Code HLLQ MMMX
City Al Bayda' Mexico City
Country Libya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,157 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 32.790000, 21.960000 19.440000, -99.070000

Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,476 kilometers (7,131 miles / 6,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Libya 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 11:41 in Al Bayda', it's 03:41 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 5,159 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than La Abraq Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) 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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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