MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,398 km
7,703 miles
MSX
Mossendjo
Congo
Distance
12,398 km
7,703 mi / 6,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX MSX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mossendjo Airport
IATA Code MEX MSX
ICAO Code MMMX FCMM
City Mexico City Mossendjo
Country Mexico Congo
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,519 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -2.950000, 12.700000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mossendjo (MSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mossendjo Airport (MSX) in Mossendjo, Congo is 12,398 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Congo. 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 17:41 in Mexico City, it's 00:41 in Mossendjo. 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 5,797 feet between the two airports. Mossendjo 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 Mossendjo (MSX) 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 Mossendjo Airport (MSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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