MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,436 km
6,484 miles
NYI
Sunyani
Ghana
Distance
10,436 km
6,484 mi / 5,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX NYI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sunyani Airport
IATA Code MEX NYI
ICAO Code MMMX DGSN
City Mexico City Sunyani
Country Mexico Ghana
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Accra
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 7.360000, -2.330000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sunyani (NYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sunyani Airport (NYI) in Sunyani, Ghana is 10,436 kilometers (6,484 miles / 5,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Ghana. 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 23:56 in Mexico City, it's 05:56 in Sunyani. With a 6-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 6,302 feet between the two airports. Sunyani 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 Sunyani (NYI) 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 Sunyani Airport (NYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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