DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
14,968 km
9,301 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,968 km
9,301 mi / 8,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DWA MEX
Airport Name Dwangwa Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DWA MEX
ICAO Code FWDW MMMX
City Dwangwa Mexico City
Country Malawi Mexico
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,605 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -12.520000, 34.130000 19.440000, -99.070000

Dwangwa (DWA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,968 kilometers (9,301 miles / 8,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Malawi 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 10:48 in Dwangwa, it's 02:48 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 5,711 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Dwangwa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Dwangwa (DWA) follows a heading of 89° (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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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