ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
10,349 km
6,431 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,349 km
6,431 mi / 5,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ MEX
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ABJ MEX
ICAO Code DIAP MMMX
City Abidjan Mexico City
Country Ivory Coast Mexico
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Mexico_City
Elevation 21 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 19.440000, -99.070000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,349 kilometers (6,431 miles / 5,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Ivory Coast 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 08:00 in Abidjan, it's 02:00 in Mexico City. 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 7,295 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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