BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
14,563 km
9,049 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,563 km
9,049 mi / 7,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Harare
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

BUQ MEX
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code BUQ MEX
ICAO Code FVBU MMMX
City Bulawayo Mexico City
Country Zimbabwe Mexico
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Mexico_City
Elevation 4,359 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 19.440000, -99.070000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,563 kilometers (9,049 miles / 7,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 01:34 in Bulawayo, it's 17:34 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 2,957 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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