BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
11,815 km
7,342 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,815 km
7,342 mi / 6,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BFX MEX
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BFX MEX
ICAO Code FKKU MMMX
City Bafoussam Mexico City
Country Cameroon Mexico
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,347 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,815 kilometers (7,342 miles / 6,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Cameroon 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 13:40 in Bafoussam, it's 06:40 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 2,969 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Bafoussam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 78° (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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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