The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 12,712 kilometers (7,899 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 DR 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 16:50 in Mexico City, it's 23:50 in Nkolo Fuma. 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 5,840 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma 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 Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 289° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.