MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,724 km
7,906 miles
NLO
Ndolo Airport
DR Congo
Distance
12,724 km
7,906 mi / 6,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX NLO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ndolo Airport
IATA Code MEX NLO
ICAO Code MMMX FZAB
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico DR Congo
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 7,316 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -4.330000, 15.330000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ndolo Airport (NLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ndolo Airport (NLO) in Ndolo Airport, DR Congo is 12,724 kilometers (7,906 miles / 6,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 DR Congo. 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 12:50 in Mexico City, it's 19:50 in Ndolo Airport. 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 6,401 feet between the two airports. Ndolo 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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 289° (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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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