FOU
Fougamou
Gabon
12,117 km
7,529 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,117 km
7,529 mi / 6,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FOU MEX
Airport Name Fougamou Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FOU MEX
ICAO Code FOGF MMMX
City Fougamou Mexico City
Country Gabon Mexico
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Mexico_City
Elevation 263 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -1.280000, 10.620000 19.440000, -99.070000

Fougamou (FOU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fougamou Airport (FOU) in Fougamou, Gabon to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,117 kilometers (7,529 miles / 6,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Gabon 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 10:04 in Fougamou, it's 03:04 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 7,053 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Fougamou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Fougamou (FOU) follows a heading of 84° (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 Fougamou Airport (FOU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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