MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,712 km
9,763 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
15,712 km
9,763 mi / 8,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX MNC
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code MEX MNC
ICAO Code MMMX FQNC
City Mexico City Nacala
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7,316 ft 410 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 15,712 kilometers (9,763 miles / 8,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Mozambique. 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 14:42 in Mexico City, it's 22:42 in Nacala. 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 6,906 feet between the two airports. Nacala 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 Nacala (MNC) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 283° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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