MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,229 km
10,084 miles
WAK
Ankazoabo
Madagascar
Distance
16,229 km
10,084 mi / 8,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX WAK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ankazoabo Airport
IATA Code MEX WAK
ICAO Code MMMX FMSZ
City Mexico City Ankazoabo
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Mexico_City Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -22.300000, 44.530000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ankazoabo (WAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) in Ankazoabo, Madagascar is 16,229 kilometers (10,084 miles / 8,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast 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 Madagascar. 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 10:28 in Mexico City, it's 19:28 in Ankazoabo. 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 5,905 feet between the two airports. Ankazoabo 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 Ankazoabo (WAK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 272° (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 Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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