DJA
Djougou
Benin
10,753 km
6,682 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,753 km
6,682 mi / 5,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DJA MEX
Airport Name Djougou Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code DJA MEX
ICAO Code DBBD MMMX
City Djougou Mexico City
Country Benin Mexico
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,480 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 9.690000, 1.640000 19.440000, -99.070000

Djougou (DJA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djougou Airport (DJA) in Djougou, Benin to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,753 kilometers (6,682 miles / 5,806 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 23:00 in Djougou, it's 16:00 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 5,836 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Djougou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Djougou (DJA) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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