KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
9,312 km
5,787 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,312 km
5,787 mi / 5,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KNZ MEX
Airport Name Kenieba Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KNZ MEX
ICAO Code GAKA MMMX
City Kenieba Mexico City
Country Mali Mexico
Timezone Africa/Bamako America/Mexico_City
Elevation 449 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, -11.250000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kenieba (KNZ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,312 kilometers (5,787 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Mali 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 10:12 in Kenieba, it's 04:12 in Mexico City. With a 6-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 6,867 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kenieba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kenieba (KNZ) follows a heading of 79° (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 Kenieba Airport (KNZ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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