MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,631 km
7,848 miles
UVL
El Kharga Airport
Egypt
Distance
12,631 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX UVL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport El Kharga Airport
IATA Code MEX UVL
ICAO Code MMMX HEKG
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Cairo
Elevation 7,316 ft 192 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 25.470000, 30.590000

Mexico City (MEX) to El Kharga Airport (UVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to El Kharga Airport (UVL) in El Kharga Airport, Egypt is 12,631 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Egypt. 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 15:16 in Mexico City, it's 23:16 in El Kharga Airport. 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 7,124 feet between the two airports. El Kharga 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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 308° (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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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