MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,007 km
9,325 miles
PZL
Phinda
South Africa
Distance
15,007 km
9,325 mi / 8,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX PZL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Zulu Inyala Airport
IATA Code MEX PZL
ICAO Code MMMX FADQ
City Mexico City Phinda
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,316 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -27.850000, 32.310000

Mexico City (MEX) to Phinda (PZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) in Phinda, South Africa is 15,007 kilometers (9,325 miles / 8,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 South Africa. 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 01:45 in Mexico City, it's 09:45 in Phinda. 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 7,156 feet between the two airports. Zulu Inyala 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 Phinda (PZL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 270° (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 Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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