MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,148 km
6,927 miles
MFQ
Maradi
Niger
Distance
11,148 km
6,927 mi / 6,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MFQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Maradi Airport
IATA Code MEX MFQ
ICAO Code MMMX DRRM
City Mexico City Maradi
Country Mexico Niger
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Niamey
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 13.500000, 7.130000

Mexico City (MEX) to Maradi (MFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Maradi Airport (MFQ) in Maradi, Niger is 11,148 kilometers (6,927 miles / 6,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Mexico with Niger. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:27 in Mexico City, it's 00:27 in Maradi. 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 6,076 feet between the two airports. Maradi Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maradi (MFQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Maradi Airport (MFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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