FTX
Owando
Congo
12,642 km
7,856 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,642 km
7,856 mi / 6,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FTX MEX
Airport Name Owando Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FTX MEX
ICAO Code FCOO MMMX
City Owando Mexico City
Country Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,214 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -0.530000, 15.950000 19.440000, -99.070000

Owando (FTX) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owando Airport (FTX) in Owando, Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,642 kilometers (7,856 miles / 6,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Congo 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 23:23 in Owando, it's 16:23 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 6,102 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Owando Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Owando (FTX) follows a heading of 82° (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 Owando Airport (FTX) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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