CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
14,316 km
8,895 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,316 km
8,895 mi / 7,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CGJ MEX
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CGJ MEX
ICAO Code FLKE MMMX
City Kasompe Mexico City
Country Zambia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,636 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,316 kilometers (8,895 miles / 7,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Zambia 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 08:14 in Kasompe, it's 00:14 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 2,680 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kasompe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 91° (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 Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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