MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,452 km
9,602 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
15,452 km
9,602 mi / 8,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MGQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code MEX MGQ
ICAO Code MMMX HCMM
City Mexico City Mogadishu
Country Mexico Somalia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 7,316 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 2.010000, 45.300000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 15,452 kilometers (9,602 miles / 8,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Mexico with Somalia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Mexico City, it's 12:15 in Mogadishu. 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 7,287 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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