MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,992 km
7,452 miles
NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
Distance
11,992 km
7,452 mi / 6,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX NDJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport N'Djamena International Airport
IATA Code MEX NDJ
ICAO Code MMMX FTTJ
City Mexico City N'Djamena
Country Mexico Chad
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 7,316 ft 968 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 12.130000, 15.030000

Mexico City (MEX) to N'Djamena (NDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad is 11,992 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Chad. 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 05:07 in Mexico City, it's 12:07 in N'Djamena. 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 6,348 feet between the two airports. N'Djamena International 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 N'Djamena (NDJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 295° (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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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