MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,568 km
7,809 miles
MTZ
Masada
Israel
Distance
12,568 km
7,809 mi / 6,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MTZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Bar Yehuda Airfield
IATA Code MEX MTZ
ICAO Code MMMX LLMZ
City Mexico City Masada
Country Mexico Israel
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 7,316 ft -1,266 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 31.330000, 35.390000

Mexico City (MEX) to Masada (MTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) in Masada, Israel is 12,568 kilometers (7,809 miles / 6,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Mexico City, it's 11:01 in Masada. 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 8,582 feet between the two airports. Bar Yehuda Airfield 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 Masada (MTZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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