AAM
Malamala
South Africa
14,919 km
9,270 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,919 km
9,270 mi / 8,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

AAM MEX
Airport Name Malamala Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code AAM MEX
ICAO Code FAMD MMMX
City Malamala Mexico City
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,124 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -24.820000, 31.540000 19.440000, -99.070000

Malamala (AAM) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malamala Airport (AAM) in Malamala, South Africa to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,919 kilometers (9,270 miles / 8,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 South Africa with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Malamala, it's 13:04 in Mexico City. 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 6,192 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Malamala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Malamala (AAM) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malamala Airport (AAM) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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