MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,975 km
9,305 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
14,975 km
9,305 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX WJR
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code MEX WJR
ICAO Code MMMX HKWJ
City Mexico City Wajir
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,316 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 1.730000, 40.090000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 14,975 kilometers (9,305 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 17:09 in Mexico City, it's 02:09 in Wajir. 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 6,546 feet between the two airports. Wajir 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 Wajir (WJR) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 300° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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