FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
16,473 km
10,236 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
16,473 km
10,236 mi / 8,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

FTU MEX
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FTU MEX
ICAO Code FMSD MMMX
City Tolanaro Mexico City
Country Madagascar Mexico
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 29 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 19.440000, -99.070000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 16,473 kilometers (10,236 miles / 8,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Madagascar 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 20:23 in Tolanaro, it's 11:23 in Mexico City. With a 9-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 7,287 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 106° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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