MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,015 km
8,709 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
14,015 km
8,709 mi / 7,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TBY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code MEX TBY
ICAO Code MMMX FBTS
City Mexico City Tshabong
Country Mexico Botswana
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 14,015 kilometers (8,709 miles / 7,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 18:33 in Mexico City, it's 02:33 in Tshabong. 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 4,137 feet between the two airports. Tshabong 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 Tshabong (TBY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 276° (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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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