MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,408 km
8,953 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
14,408 km
8,953 mi / 7,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX NLA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code MEX NLA
ICAO Code MMMX FLND
City Mexico City Ndola
Country Mexico Zambia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 14,408 kilometers (8,953 miles / 7,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Zambia. 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 02:46 in Mexico City, it's 10:46 in Ndola. With a 8-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 3,149 feet between the two airports. Ndola 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 Ndola (NLA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 285° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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