ILU
Kilaguni
Kenya
15,012 km
9,328 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,012 km
9,328 mi / 8,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ILU MEX
Airport Name Kilaguni Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ILU MEX
ICAO Code HKKL MMMX
City Kilaguni Mexico City
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,750 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -2.910000, 38.070000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kilaguni (ILU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilaguni Airport (ILU) in Kilaguni, Kenya to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,012 kilometers (9,328 miles / 8,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Kenya 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 13:23 in Kilaguni, it's 04:23 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 4,566 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kilaguni Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kilaguni (ILU) follows a heading of 74° (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 Kilaguni Airport (ILU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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