IVA
Ambanja
Madagascar
16,500 km
10,253 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
16,500 km
10,253 mi / 8,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IVA MEX
Airport Name Ambanja Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code IVA MEX
ICAO Code FMNJ MMMX
City Ambanja Mexico City
Country Madagascar Mexico
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 36 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -13.650000, 48.460000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ambanja (IVA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambanja Airport (IVA) in Ambanja, Madagascar to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 16,500 kilometers (10,253 miles / 8,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 04:52 in Ambanja, it's 19:52 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 7,280 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ambanja Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ambanja (IVA) follows a heading of 84° (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 Ambanja Airport (IVA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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