MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,879 km
8,003 miles
TUU
Tabuk Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,879 km
8,003 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TUU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tabuk Airport
IATA Code MEX TUU
ICAO Code MMMX OETB
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,551 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 28.370000, 36.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tabuk Airport (TUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tabuk Airport (TUU) in Tabuk Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,879 kilometers (8,003 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Mexico City, it's 14:03 in Tabuk Airport. With a 9-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 4,765 feet between the two airports. Tabuk 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 Tabuk Airport (TUU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Tabuk Airport (TUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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