MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,904 km
6,775 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
10,904 km
6,775 mi / 5,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX THZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code MEX THZ
ICAO Code MMMX DRRT
City Mexico City Tahoua
Country Mexico Niger
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Niamey
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 14.880000, 5.270000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 10,904 kilometers (6,775 miles / 5,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Niger. 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 13:46 in Mexico City, it's 20:46 in Tahoua. 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 6,050 feet between the two airports. Tahoua 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 Tahoua (THZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 293° (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 Tahoua Airport (THZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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