MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,348 km
7,673 miles
SOE
Souanke
Congo
Distance
12,348 km
7,673 mi / 6,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX SOE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Souanke Airport
IATA Code MEX SOE
ICAO Code MMMX FCOS
City Mexico City Souanke
Country Mexico Congo
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 2.070000, 14.130000

Mexico City (MEX) to Souanke (SOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Souanke Airport (SOE) in Souanke, Congo is 12,348 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 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 10:11 in Mexico City, it's 17:11 in Souanke. 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 5,594 feet between the two airports. Souanke 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 Souanke (SOE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 292° (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 Souanke Airport (SOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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