MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,080 km
8,128 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
13,080 km
8,128 mi / 7,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX XGN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code MEX XGN
ICAO Code MMMX FNXA
City Mexico City Xangongo
Country Mexico Angola
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Luanda
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Mexico City (MEX) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 13,080 kilometers (8,128 miles / 7,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Angola. 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 08:45 in Mexico City, it's 15:45 in Xangongo. With a 7-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 3,681 feet between the two airports. Xangongo 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 Xangongo (XGN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 284° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) 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.