MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,961 km
6,189 miles
QSF
Setif
Algeria
Distance
9,961 km
6,189 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX QSF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ain Arnat Airport
IATA Code MEX QSF
ICAO Code MMMX DAAS
City Mexico City Setif
Country Mexico Algeria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Algiers
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 36.180000, 5.320000

Mexico City (MEX) to Setif (QSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Setif, Algeria is 9,961 kilometers (6,189 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 01:18 in Mexico City, it's 08:18 in Setif. 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 3,956 feet between the two airports. Ain Arnat 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 Setif (QSF) 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 Arnat Airport (QSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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