MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,567 km
8,430 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
13,567 km
8,430 mi / 7,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX XIJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code MEX XIJ
ICAO Code MMMX OKAJ
City Mexico City Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Mexico Kuwait
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 7,316 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 28.930000, 47.790000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 13,567 kilometers (8,430 miles / 7,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Mexico City, it's 03:31 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. With a 9-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 6,907 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base 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 Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 323° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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