MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,670 km
6,630 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,670 km
6,630 mi / 5,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX WAX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code MEX WAX
ICAO Code MMMX HLZW
City Mexico City Zuwara
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.950000, 12.020000

Mexico City (MEX) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,670 kilometers (6,630 miles / 5,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Libya. 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 02:18 in Mexico City, it's 10:18 in Zuwara. 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Zwara 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 298° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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