CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
11,633 km
7,228 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,633 km
7,228 mi / 6,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CBQ MEX
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CBQ MEX
ICAO Code DNCA MMMX
City Calabar Mexico City
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 210 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 19.440000, -99.070000

Calabar (CBQ) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,633 kilometers (7,228 miles / 6,281 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 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 10:17 in Calabar, it's 03:17 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 7,106 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Margaret Ekpo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 79° (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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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