CBT
Catumbela
Angola
12,805 km
7,957 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,805 km
7,957 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CBT MEX
Airport Name Catumbela Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code CBT MEX
ICAO Code FNCT MMMX
City Catumbela Mexico City
Country Angola Mexico
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 13.490000 19.440000, -99.070000

Catumbela (CBT) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catumbela Airport (CBT) in Catumbela, Angola to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,805 kilometers (7,957 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Angola 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 10:04 in Catumbela, it's 03:04 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Catumbela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Catumbela (CBT) follows a heading of 95° (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 Catumbela Airport (CBT) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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