MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,584 km
9,683 miles
MZB
Mocimboa da Praia
Mozambique
Distance
15,584 km
9,683 mi / 8,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX MZB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Mocimboa da Praia Airport
IATA Code MEX MZB
ICAO Code MMMX FQMP
City Mexico City Mocimboa da Praia
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7,316 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -11.360000, 40.350000

Mexico City (MEX) to Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique is 15,584 kilometers (9,683 miles / 8,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Mozambique. 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 22:56 in Mexico City, it's 06:56 in Mocimboa da Praia. 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 7,227 feet between the two airports. Mocimboa da Praia 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 Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 287° (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 Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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