MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,957 km
8,051 miles
UYL
Nyala
Sudan
Distance
12,957 km
8,051 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX UYL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nyala Airport
IATA Code MEX UYL
ICAO Code MMMX HSNN
City Mexico City Nyala
Country Mexico Sudan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,106 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 12.050000, 24.960000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nyala (UYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nyala Airport (UYL) in Nyala, Sudan is 12,957 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Sudan. 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 17:42 in Mexico City, it's 01:42 in Nyala. 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 5,210 feet between the two airports. Nyala 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 Nyala (UYL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 299° (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 Nyala Airport (UYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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