KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
14,051 km
8,731 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,051 km
8,731 mi / 7,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KMZ MEX
Airport Name Kaoma Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KMZ MEX
ICAO Code FLKO MMMX
City Kaoma Mexico City
Country Zambia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,670 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -14.800000, 24.780000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kaoma (KMZ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,051 kilometers (8,731 miles / 7,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Zambia 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 10:46 in Kaoma, it's 02:46 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 3,646 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kaoma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kaoma (KMZ) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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