BUO
Burao
Somalia
14,976 km
9,305 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,976 km
9,305 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUO MEX
Airport Name Burao Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BUO MEX
ICAO Code HCMV MMMX
City Burao Mexico City
Country Somalia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,400 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 19.440000, -99.070000

Burao (BUO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,976 kilometers (9,305 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Somalia 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 19:02 in Burao, it's 10:02 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 3,916 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Burao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 53° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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