MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,648 km
9,102 miles
THB
Thaba-Tseka
Lesotho
Distance
14,648 km
9,102 mi / 7,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX THB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Thaba-Tseka Airport
IATA Code MEX THB
ICAO Code MMMX FXTA
City Mexico City Thaba-Tseka
Country Mexico Lesotho
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maseru
Elevation 7,316 ft 7,500 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -29.520000, 28.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Thaba-Tseka (THB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho is 14,648 kilometers (9,102 miles / 7,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Lesotho. 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 11:39 in Mexico City, it's 19:39 in Thaba-Tseka. 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.

The return flight from Thaba-Tseka (THB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 270° (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 Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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