MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,113 km
8,769 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
14,113 km
8,769 mi / 7,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PAF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code MEX PAF
ICAO Code MMMX HUPA
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Uganda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kampala
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 2.200000, 31.550000

Mexico City (MEX) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 14,113 kilometers (8,769 miles / 7,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Uganda. 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 05:57 in Mexico City, it's 14:57 in Pakuba Airport. 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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Pakuba 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 296° (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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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