MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,203 km
6,340 miles
XDE
Diebougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,203 km
6,340 mi / 5,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX XDE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Diebougou Airport
IATA Code MEX XDE
ICAO Code MMMX DFOU
City Mexico City Diebougou
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 7,316 ft 984 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 10.950000, -3.250000

Mexico City (MEX) to Diebougou (XDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Diebougou Airport (XDE) in Diebougou, Burkina Faso is 10,203 kilometers (6,340 miles / 5,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 12:28 in Mexico City, it's 18:28 in Diebougou. With a 6-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 6,332 feet between the two airports. Diebougou 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 Diebougou (XDE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 290° (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 Diebougou Airport (XDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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