MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,426 km
7,721 miles
MVB
Franceville
Gabon
Distance
12,426 km
7,721 mi / 6,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX MVB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport
IATA Code MEX MVB
ICAO Code MMMX FOON
City Mexico City Franceville
Country Mexico Gabon
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Libreville
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -1.660000, 13.440000

Mexico City (MEX) to Franceville (MVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) in Franceville, Gabon is 12,426 kilometers (7,721 miles / 6,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 03:18 in Mexico City, it's 10:18 in Franceville. 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 5,866 feet between the two airports. M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba 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 Franceville (MVB) 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 M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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