BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
14,151 km
8,793 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,151 km
8,793 mi / 7,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BTQ MEX
Airport Name Butare Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BTQ MEX
ICAO Code HRYI MMMX
City Butare Mexico City
Country Rwanda Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,801 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 19.440000, -99.070000

Butare (BTQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,151 kilometers (8,793 miles / 7,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Rwanda 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 08:13 in Butare, it's 00:13 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 1,515 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Butare (BTQ) 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 Butare Airport (BTQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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