LFW
Lome
Togo
10,852 km
6,743 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,852 km
6,743 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lome
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LFW MEX
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LFW MEX
ICAO Code DXXX MMMX
City Lome Mexico City
Country Togo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lome America/Mexico_City
Elevation 72 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lome (LFW) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,852 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Togo 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 22:58 in Lome, it's 16:58 in Mexico City. With a 6-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 7,244 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lome-Tokoin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 81° (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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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