COO
Cotonou
Benin
10,962 km
6,811 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,962 km
6,811 mi / 5,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

COO MEX
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code COO MEX
ICAO Code DBBB MMMX
City Cotonou Mexico City
Country Benin Mexico
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 19 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 19.440000, -99.070000

Cotonou (COO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,962 kilometers (6,811 miles / 5,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Benin 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 22:51 in Cotonou, it's 15:51 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 7,297 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Cadjehoun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 80° (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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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