MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,880 km
9,246 miles
MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
Distance
14,880 km
9,246 mi / 8,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX MQP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
IATA Code MEX MQP
ICAO Code MMMX FAKN
City Mexico City Mpumalanga
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,829 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -25.380000, 31.110000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mpumalanga (MQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa is 14,880 kilometers (9,246 miles / 8,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 South Africa. 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 18:34 in Mexico City, it's 02:34 in Mpumalanga. With a 8-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 4,487 feet between the two airports. Kruger Mpumalanga International 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 Mpumalanga (MQP) 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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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