MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,398 km
5,839 miles
NIX
Nioro du Sahel
Mali
Distance
9,398 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NIX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nioro du Sahel Airport
IATA Code MEX NIX
ICAO Code MMMX GANR
City Mexico City Nioro du Sahel
Country Mexico Mali
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Bamako
Elevation 7,316 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 15.240000, -9.580000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nioro du Sahel (NIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali is 9,398 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Mali. 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 19:47 in Mexico City, it's 01:47 in Nioro du Sahel. With a 6-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 6,538 feet between the two airports. Nioro du Sahel 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 Nioro du Sahel (NIX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 289° (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 Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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