ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
11,354 km
7,055 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,354 km
7,055 mi / 6,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ABV MEX
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ABV MEX
ICAO Code DNAA MMMX
City Abuja Mexico City
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,123 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 19.440000, -99.070000

Abuja (ABV) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,354 kilometers (7,055 miles / 6,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Nigeria with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:43 in Abuja, it's 18:43 in Mexico City. 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 6,193 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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