MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,228 km
9,462 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
15,228 km
9,462 mi / 8,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX UKA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code MEX UKA
ICAO Code MMMX HKUK
City Mexico City Ukunda
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,316 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 15,228 kilometers (9,462 miles / 8,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Kenya. 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 18:47 in Mexico City, it's 03:47 in Ukunda. With a 9-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 7,218 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip 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 Ukunda (UKA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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