CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,538 km
5,926 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
9,538 km
5,926 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF MXL
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code CNF MXL
ICAO Code SBCF MMML
City Belo Horizonte Mexicali
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Tijuana
Elevation 2,715 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 32.630000, -115.240000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 9,538 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Brazil with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Belo Horizonte, it's 21:38 in Mexicali. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,641 feet between the two airports. General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Mexicali (MXL) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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