DUK
Mubatuba
South Africa
15,001 km
9,321 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,001 km
9,321 mi / 8,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

DUK MEX
Airport Name Mubatuba Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DUK MEX
ICAO Code FADK MMMX
City Mubatuba Mexico City
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Mexico_City
Elevation 210 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -28.370000, 32.250000 19.440000, -99.070000

Mubatuba (DUK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mubatuba Airport (DUK) in Mubatuba, South Africa to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,001 kilometers (9,321 miles / 8,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 South Africa 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 14:36 in Mubatuba, it's 06:36 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 7,106 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Mubatuba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Mubatuba (DUK) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mubatuba Airport (DUK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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