MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,505 km
7,771 miles
NKY
Nkayi
Congo
Distance
12,505 km
7,771 mi / 6,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX NKY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yokangassi Airport
IATA Code MEX NKY
ICAO Code MMMX FCBY
City Mexico City Nkayi
Country Mexico Congo
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 7,316 ft 541 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -4.220000, 13.280000

Mexico City (MEX) to Nkayi (NKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yokangassi Airport (NKY) in Nkayi, Congo is 12,505 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 03:47 in Mexico City, it's 10:47 in Nkayi. 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 6,775 feet between the two airports. Yokangassi 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 Nkayi (NKY) 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 Yokangassi Airport (NKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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