MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,350 km
8,916 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
14,350 km
8,916 mi / 7,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX NHD
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code MEX NHD
ICAO Code MMMX OMDM
City Mexico City Dubai
Country Mexico United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Dubai
Elevation 7,316 ft 165 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 25.030000, 55.370000

Mexico City (MEX) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 14,350 kilometers (8,916 miles / 7,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 United Arab Emirates. 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 19:54 in Mexico City, it's 05:54 in Dubai. With a 10-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 7,151 feet between the two airports. Al Minhad Air Base 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 Dubai (NHD) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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