CPA
Harper
Liberia
9,989 km
6,207 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,989 km
6,207 mi / 5,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPA MEX
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CPA MEX
ICAO Code GLCP MMMX
City Harper Mexico City
Country Liberia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Monrovia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 20 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 19.440000, -99.070000

Harper (CPA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,989 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Liberia 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 18:06 in Harper, it's 12:06 in Mexico City. With a 6-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 7,296 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Cape Palmas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 85° (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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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