MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,316 km
6,410 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,316 km
6,410 mi / 5,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX XAR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code MEX XAR
ICAO Code MMMX DFOY
City Mexico City Aribinda
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 14.220000, -0.880000

Mexico City (MEX) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 10,316 kilometers (6,410 miles / 5,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 14:56 in Mexico City, it's 20:56 in Aribinda. With a 6-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 6,194 feet between the two airports. Aribinda 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 Aribinda (XAR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 291° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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