MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,891 km
5,525 miles
OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Distance
8,891 km
5,525 mi / 4,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX OXB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
IATA Code MEX OXB
ICAO Code MMMX GGOV
City Mexico City Bissau
Country Mexico Guinea-Bissau
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Bissau
Elevation 7,316 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 11.890000, -15.650000

Mexico City (MEX) to Bissau (OXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 8,891 kilometers (5,525 miles / 4,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Guinea-Bissau. 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 13:31 in Mexico City, it's 19:31 in Bissau. 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 7,187 feet between the two airports. Osvaldo Vieira International 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 Bissau (OXB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 288° (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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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