MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,513 km
9,018 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
14,513 km
9,018 mi / 7,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PKW
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code MEX PKW
ICAO Code MMMX FBSP
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Botswana
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Mexico City (MEX) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 14,513 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Botswana. 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 17:59 in Mexico City, it's 01:59 in Selebi Phikwe Airport. With a 8-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 4,391 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe 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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 277° (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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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