MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,200 km
8,202 miles
MWE
Merowe
Sudan
Distance
13,200 km
8,202 mi / 7,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MWE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Merowe Airport
IATA Code MEX MWE
ICAO Code MMMX HSMR
City Mexico City Merowe
Country Mexico Sudan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 7,316 ft 846 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 18.450000, 31.830000

Mexico City (MEX) to Merowe (MWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan is 13,200 kilometers (8,202 miles / 7,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Sudan. 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 11:24 in Mexico City, it's 19:24 in Merowe. 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 6,470 feet between the two airports. Merowe 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 Merowe (MWE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Merowe Airport (MWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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