MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,701 km
6,649 miles
NAE
Natitingou
Benin
Distance
10,701 km
6,649 mi / 5,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NAE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Natitingou Airport
IATA Code MEX NAE
ICAO Code MMMX DBBN
City Mexico City Natitingou
Country Mexico Benin
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 10.320000, 1.380000

Mexico City (MEX) to Natitingou (NAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Natitingou Airport (NAE) in Natitingou, Benin is 10,701 kilometers (6,649 miles / 5,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Benin. 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 03:34 in Mexico City, it's 10:34 in Natitingou. 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 5,905 feet between the two airports. Natitingou 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 Natitingou (NAE) 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 Natitingou Airport (NAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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