MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,686 km
6,640 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
10,686 km
6,640 mi / 5,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX VVZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code MEX VVZ
ICAO Code MMMX DAAP
City Mexico City Illizi
Country Mexico Algeria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Algiers
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 26.720000, 8.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 10,686 kilometers (6,640 miles / 5,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Algeria. 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 02:19 in Mexico City, it's 09:19 in Illizi. 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 5,538 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt 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 Illizi (VVZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 295° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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