MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,161 km
6,314 miles
OGX
Ouargla
Algeria
Distance
10,161 km
6,314 mi / 5,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX OGX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ain el Beida Airport
IATA Code MEX OGX
ICAO Code MMMX DAUU
City Mexico City Ouargla
Country Mexico Algeria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Algiers
Elevation 7,316 ft 492 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 31.920000, 5.410000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ouargla (OGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ain el Beida Airport (OGX) in Ouargla, Algeria is 10,161 kilometers (6,314 miles / 5,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Algeria. 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 19:49 in Mexico City, it's 02:49 in Ouargla. With a 7-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 6,824 feet between the two airports. Ain el Beida 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 Ouargla (OGX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 294° (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 Ain el Beida Airport (OGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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