BNC
Beni
DR Congo
13,982 km
8,688 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,982 km
8,688 mi / 7,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNC MEX
Airport Name Beni Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BNC MEX
ICAO Code FZNP MMMX
City Beni Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,517 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 19.440000, -99.070000

Beni (BNC) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,982 kilometers (8,688 miles / 7,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 12:08 in Beni, it's 04:08 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 3,799 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Beni Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 75° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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