MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,387 km
9,561 miles
NCH
Nachingwea
Tanzania
Distance
15,387 km
9,561 mi / 8,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX NCH
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Nachingwea Airport
IATA Code MEX NCH
ICAO Code MMMX HTNA
City Mexico City Nachingwea
Country Mexico Tanzania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -10.360000, 38.780000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nachingwea (NCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nachingwea Airport (NCH) in Nachingwea, Tanzania is 15,387 kilometers (9,561 miles / 8,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 07:11 in Mexico City, it's 16:11 in Nachingwea. 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 5,916 feet between the two airports. Nachingwea 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 Nachingwea (NCH) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 288° (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 Nachingwea Airport (NCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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