JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
14,935 km
9,280 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,935 km
9,280 mi / 8,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JRO MEX
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JRO MEX
ICAO Code HTKJ MMMX
City Arusha Mexico City
Country Tanzania Mexico
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,932 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 19.440000, -99.070000

Arusha (JRO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,935 kilometers (9,280 miles / 8,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Tanzania 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 13:06 in Arusha, it's 04:06 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 4,384 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kilimanjaro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 75° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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