MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,624 km
9,087 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
14,624 km
9,087 mi / 7,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SKQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code MEX SKQ
ICAO Code MMMX FXSK
City Mexico City Sekakes
Country Mexico Lesotho
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maseru
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 14,624 kilometers (9,087 miles / 7,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Lesotho. 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 10:54 in Mexico City, it's 18:54 in Sekakes. 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 1,616 feet between the two airports. Sekakes 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 Sekakes (SKQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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