MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,015 km
9,330 miles
NDE
Mandera
Kenya
Distance
15,015 km
9,330 mi / 8,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NDE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mandera Airport
IATA Code MEX NDE
ICAO Code MMMX HKMA
City Mexico City Mandera
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,316 ft 805 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 3.930000, 41.850000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mandera (NDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mandera Airport (NDE) in Mandera, Kenya is 15,015 kilometers (9,330 miles / 8,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Kenya. 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 06:28 in Mexico City, it's 15:28 in Mandera. 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 6,511 feet between the two airports. Mandera 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 Mandera (NDE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 303° (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 Mandera Airport (NDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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