DGU
Dedougou
Burkina Faso
10,120 km
6,289 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,120 km
6,289 mi / 5,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DGU MEX
Airport Name Dedougou Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DGU MEX
ICAO Code DFOD MMMX
City Dedougou Mexico City
Country Burkina Faso Mexico
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Mexico_City
Elevation 984 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 12.460000, -3.490000 19.440000, -99.070000

Dedougou (DGU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dedougou Airport (DGU) in Dedougou, Burkina Faso to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,120 kilometers (6,289 miles / 5,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 11:35 in Dedougou, it's 05:35 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 6,332 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Dedougou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Dedougou (DGU) follows a heading of 76° (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 Dedougou Airport (DGU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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