MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,281 km
7,631 miles
MKU
Makokou
Gabon
Distance
12,281 km
7,631 mi / 6,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX MKU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Makokou Airport
IATA Code MEX MKU
ICAO Code MMMX FOOK
City Mexico City Makokou
Country Mexico Gabon
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Libreville
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 0.580000, 12.890000

Mexico City (MEX) to Makokou (MKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon is 12,281 kilometers (7,631 miles / 6,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Mexico with Gabon. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Mexico City, it's 10:38 in Makokou. 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 5,590 feet between the two airports. Makokou Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Makokou (MKU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Makokou Airport (MKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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