BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
13,256 km
8,237 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,256 km
8,237 mi / 7,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
290°
west northwest

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BAN MEX
Airport Name Basongo Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BAN MEX
ICAO Code FZVR MMMX
City Basongo Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,640 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 19.440000, -99.070000

Basongo (BAN) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,256 kilometers (8,237 miles / 7,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 DR Congo 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 17:59 in Basongo, it's 09:59 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 5,676 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Basongo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 84° (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 Basongo Airport (BAN) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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