MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,382 km
9,558 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
15,382 km
9,558 mi / 8,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX UEL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code MEX UEL
ICAO Code MMMX FQQL
City Mexico City Quelimane
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7,316 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Mexico City (MEX) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 15,382 kilometers (9,558 miles / 8,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Mozambique. 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 05:40 in Mexico City, it's 13:40 in Quelimane. 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 7,280 feet between the two airports. Quelimane 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 Quelimane (UEL) 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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.