MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,314 km
8,895 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
14,314 km
8,895 mi / 7,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
101°
east

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MEX SXN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code MEX SXN
ICAO Code MMMX FBSN
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Botswana
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -20.550000, 26.120000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 14,314 kilometers (8,895 miles / 7,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 12:29 in Mexico City, it's 20:29 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 4,331 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan 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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 279° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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