KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
14,913 km
9,267 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,913 km
9,267 mi / 8,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KBQ MEX
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KBQ MEX
ICAO Code FWKG MMMX
City Kasungu Mexico City
Country Malawi Mexico
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,470 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,913 kilometers (9,267 miles / 8,052 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 23:15 in Kasungu, it's 15:15 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 3,846 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kasungu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kasungu (KBQ) 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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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