MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,720 km
7,282 miles
SSG
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Distance
11,720 km
7,282 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX SSG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Malabo Airport
IATA Code MEX SSG
ICAO Code MMMX FGSL
City Mexico City Malabo
Country Mexico Equatorial Guinea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Malabo
Elevation 7,316 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 3.760000, 8.710000

Mexico City (MEX) to Malabo (SSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Malabo Airport (SSG) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea is 11,720 kilometers (7,282 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Equatorial Guinea. 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 07:18 in Mexico City, it's 14:18 in Malabo. 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 7,240 feet between the two airports. Malabo 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 Malabo (SSG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 291° (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 Malabo Airport (SSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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