LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
13,536 km
8,411 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,536 km
8,411 mi / 7,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LJA MEX
Airport Name Lodja Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LJA MEX
ICAO Code FZVA MMMX
City Lodja Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,647 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 23.450000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lodja (LJA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,536 kilometers (8,411 miles / 7,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 13:58 in Lodja, it's 05:58 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 5,669 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lodja Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lodja (LJA) 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 Lodja Airport (LJA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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