MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,493 km
5,898 miles
UAR
Bouarfa
Morocco
Distance
9,493 km
5,898 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX UAR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Bouarfa Airport
IATA Code MEX UAR
ICAO Code MMMX GMFB
City Mexico City Bouarfa
Country Mexico Morocco
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,630 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.510000, -1.980000

Mexico City (MEX) to Bouarfa (UAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Bouarfa Airport (UAR) in Bouarfa, Morocco is 9,493 kilometers (5,898 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Morocco. 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 15:37 in Mexico City, it's 22:37 in Bouarfa. 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 3,686 feet between the two airports. Bouarfa 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 Bouarfa (UAR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 290° (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 Bouarfa Airport (UAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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