LMB
Salima
Malawi
15,050 km
9,352 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
15,050 km
9,352 mi / 8,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LMB MEX
Airport Name Salima Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LMB MEX
ICAO Code FWSM MMMX
City Salima Mexico City
Country Malawi Mexico
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,688 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -13.760000, 34.580000 19.440000, -99.070000

Salima (LMB) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 15,050 kilometers (9,352 miles / 8,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Malawi 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 23:27 in Salima, it's 15:27 in Mexico City. With a 8-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 5,628 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Salima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Salima (LMB) follows a heading of 90° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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