MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,065 km
8,740 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
14,065 km
8,740 mi / 7,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX SVT
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code MEX SVT
ICAO Code MMMX FBSV
City Mexico City Savuti
Country Mexico Botswana
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Mexico City (MEX) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 14,065 kilometers (8,740 miles / 7,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Botswana. 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 13:42 in Mexico City, it's 21:42 in Savuti. 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 4,166 feet between the two airports. Savuti 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 Savuti (SVT) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 281° (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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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