LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
13,101 km
8,140 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,101 km
8,140 mi / 7,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LIQ MEX
Airport Name Lisala Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LIQ MEX
ICAO Code FZGA MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,509 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 2.170000, 21.500000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,101 kilometers (8,140 miles / 7,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 22:14 in Lisala Airport, it's 15:14 in Mexico City. With a 7-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 5,807 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lisala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) follows a heading of 77° (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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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