MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,583 km
8,440 miles
PZU
Port Sudan
Sudan
Distance
13,583 km
8,440 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PZU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Port Sudan New International Airport
IATA Code MEX PZU
ICAO Code MMMX HSPN
City Mexico City Port Sudan
Country Mexico Sudan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 7,316 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 19.430000, 37.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Port Sudan (PZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) in Port Sudan, Sudan is 13,583 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 18:21 in Mexico City, it's 02:21 in Port Sudan. 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 7,181 feet between the two airports. Port Sudan New International 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 Port Sudan (PZU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 310° (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 Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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