KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
13,980 km
8,687 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,980 km
8,687 mi / 7,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KOO MEX
Airport Name Kongolo Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KOO MEX
ICAO Code FZRQ MMMX
City Kongolo Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,850 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -5.390000, 26.990000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kongolo (KOO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,980 kilometers (8,687 miles / 7,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 DR Congo 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 12:07 in Kongolo, it's 04:07 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 5,466 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kongolo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kongolo (KOO) follows a heading of 82° (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 Kongolo Airport (KOO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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