MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
12,862 km
7,992 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,862 km
7,992 mi / 6,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDK MEX
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code MDK MEX
ICAO Code FZEA MMMX
City Mbandaka Mexico City
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,040 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 19.440000, -99.070000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,862 kilometers (7,992 miles / 6,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 21:13 in Mbandaka, it's 14:13 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 6,276 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Mbandaka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 80° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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