MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
11,246 km
6,988 miles
MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
Distance
11,246 km
6,988 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
75°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX MXJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Minna Airport
IATA Code MEX MXJ
ICAO Code MMMX DNMN
City Mexico City Minna
Country Mexico Nigeria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lagos
Elevation 7,316 ft 834 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.650000, 6.460000

Mexico City (MEX) to Minna (MXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria is 11,246 kilometers (6,988 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Nigeria. 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 04:48 in Mexico City, it's 11:48 in Minna. 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 6,482 feet between the two airports. Minna 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 Minna (MXJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 292° (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 Minna Airport (MXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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