JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
16,275 km
10,113 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
16,275 km
10,113 mi / 8,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

JVA MEX
Airport Name Ankavandra Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code JVA MEX
ICAO Code FMMK MMMX
City Ankavandra Mexico City
Country Madagascar Mexico
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 427 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -18.810000, 45.270000 19.440000, -99.070000

Ankavandra (JVA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 16,275 kilometers (10,113 miles / 8,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 02:42 in Ankavandra, it's 17:42 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 6,889 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Ankavandra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Ankavandra (JVA) follows a heading of 95° (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 Ankavandra Airport (JVA) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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