KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
11,288 km
7,014 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,288 km
7,014 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KAD MEX
Airport Name Kaduna Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KAD MEX
ICAO Code DNKA MMMX
City Kaduna Mexico City
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,073 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 10.700000, 7.320000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kaduna (KAD) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,288 kilometers (7,014 miles / 6,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Nigeria 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 11:01 in Kaduna, it's 04:01 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 5,243 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kaduna Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kaduna (KAD) follows a heading of 74° (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 Kaduna Airport (KAD) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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