LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
13,096 km
8,137 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,096 km
8,137 mi / 7,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LUS MEX
Airport Name Lusanga Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LUS MEX
ICAO Code FZCE MMMX
City Lusanga Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,365 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -4.800000, 18.720000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lusanga (LUS) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,096 kilometers (8,137 miles / 7,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 DR Congo 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 04:28 in Lusanga, it's 21:28 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 5,951 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lusanga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lusanga (LUS) follows a heading of 85° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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