MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,200 km
7,581 miles
MGX
Moabi
Gabon
Distance
12,200 km
7,581 mi / 6,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX MGX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Moabi Airport
IATA Code MEX MGX
ICAO Code MMMX FOGI
City Mexico City Moabi
Country Mexico Gabon
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Libreville
Elevation 7,316 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.430000, 11.000000

Mexico City (MEX) to Moabi (MGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Moabi Airport (MGX) in Moabi, Gabon is 12,200 kilometers (7,581 miles / 6,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Gabon. 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 21:09 in Mexico City, it's 04:09 in Moabi. 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 6,529 feet between the two airports. Moabi 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 Moabi (MGX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 290° (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 Moabi Airport (MGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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