IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
12,837 km
7,977 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,837 km
7,977 mi / 6,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IRO MEX
Airport Name Birao Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IRO MEX
ICAO Code FEFI MMMX
City Birao Mexico City
Country Central African Republic Mexico
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,696 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 10.240000, 22.720000 19.440000, -99.070000

Birao (IRO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,837 kilometers (7,977 miles / 6,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Central African Republic 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 14:57 in Birao, it's 07:57 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 5,620 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Birao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Birao (IRO) follows a heading of 68° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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