MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,587 km
9,064 miles
MWN
Mwadui
Tanzania
Distance
14,587 km
9,064 mi / 7,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MWN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mwadui Airport
IATA Code MEX MWN
ICAO Code MMMX HTMD
City Mexico City Mwadui
Country Mexico Tanzania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,970 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -3.500000, 33.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mwadui (MWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mwadui Airport (MWN) in Mwadui, Tanzania is 14,587 kilometers (9,064 miles / 7,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Tanzania. 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 13:41 in Mexico City, it's 22:41 in Mwadui. 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 3,346 feet between the two airports. Mwadui 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 Mwadui (MWN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 293° (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 Mwadui Airport (MWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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