BUG
Benguela
Angola
12,800 km
7,953 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,800 km
7,953 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUG MEX
Airport Name Benguela Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BUG MEX
ICAO Code FNBG MMMX
City Benguela Mexico City
Country Angola Mexico
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Mexico_City
Elevation 118 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 19.440000, -99.070000

Benguela (BUG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,800 kilometers (7,953 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Angola 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 15:54 in Benguela, it's 08:54 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 7,198 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Benguela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 95° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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