MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,595 km
6,583 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,595 km
6,583 mi / 5,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX XPA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code MEX XPA
ICAO Code MMMX DFEP
City Mexico City Pama
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 7,316 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 11.250000, 0.700000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 10,595 kilometers (6,583 miles / 5,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 09:37 in Mexico City, it's 15:37 in Pama. 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 6,617 feet between the two airports. Pama 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 Pama (XPA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 291° (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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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