MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,310 km
8,270 miles
SPP
Menongue
Angola
Distance
13,310 km
8,270 mi / 7,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX SPP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Menongue Airport
IATA Code MEX SPP
ICAO Code MMMX FNME
City Mexico City Menongue
Country Mexico Angola
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Luanda
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,469 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -14.660000, 17.720000

Mexico City (MEX) to Menongue (SPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Menongue Airport (SPP) in Menongue, Angola is 13,310 kilometers (8,270 miles / 7,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Angola. 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 11:42 in Mexico City, it's 18:42 in Menongue. With a 7-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 2,847 feet between the two airports. Menongue 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 Menongue (SPP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 284° (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 Menongue Airport (SPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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