LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
14,285 km
8,876 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,285 km
8,876 mi / 7,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LKG MEX
Airport Name Lokichoggio Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LKG MEX
ICAO Code HKLK MMMX
City Lokichoggio Mexico City
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,074 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 4.200000, 34.350000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lokichoggio (LKG) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,285 kilometers (8,876 miles / 7,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Kenya 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 21:29 in Lokichoggio, it's 12:29 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 5,242 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lokichoggio Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lokichoggio (LKG) follows a heading of 68° (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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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