LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
15,721 km
9,768 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,721 km
9,768 mi / 8,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LFB MEX
Airport Name Lumbo Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LFB MEX
ICAO Code FQLU MMMX
City Lumbo Mexico City
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 33 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -15.030000, 40.670000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lumbo (LFB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,721 kilometers (9,768 miles / 8,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Mozambique 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 13:19 in Lumbo, it's 05:19 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 7,283 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lumbo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lumbo (LFB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Lumbo Airport (LFB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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