MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,309 km
10,134 miles
OVA
Bekily
Madagascar
Distance
16,309 km
10,134 mi / 8,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX OVA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Bekily Airport
IATA Code MEX OVA
ICAO Code MMMX FMSL
City Mexico City Bekily
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Mexico_City Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,270 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -24.240000, 45.300000

Mexico City (MEX) to Bekily (OVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Bekily Airport (OVA) in Bekily, Madagascar is 16,309 kilometers (10,134 miles / 8,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Madagascar. 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 04:01 in Mexico City, it's 13:01 in Bekily. With a 9-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 6,046 feet between the two airports. Bekily 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 Bekily (OVA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Bekily Airport (OVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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