MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,202 km
10,068 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
16,202 km
10,068 mi / 8,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX MJA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code MEX MJA
ICAO Code MMMX FMSJ
City Mexico City Manja
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Mexico_City Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 7,316 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Mexico City (MEX) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 16,202 kilometers (10,068 miles / 8,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Madagascar. 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 05:07 in Mexico City, it's 14:07 in Manja. With a 9-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. Manja 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 Manja (MJA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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