MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,065 km
8,740 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
14,065 km
8,740 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX SJQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code MEX SJQ
ICAO Code MMMX FLSS
City Mexico City Sesheke
Country Mexico Zambia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 14,065 kilometers (8,740 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 10:56 in Mexico City, it's 18:56 in Sesheke. 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 4,216 feet between the two airports. Sesheke 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 Sesheke (SJQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 282° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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