BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
14,043 km
8,726 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,043 km
8,726 mi / 7,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
293°
west northwest

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BKY MEX
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BKY MEX
ICAO Code FZMA MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,643 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,043 kilometers (8,726 miles / 7,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 16:38 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 08:38 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 1,673 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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