MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,926 km
8,653 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
13,926 km
8,653 mi / 7,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX SXG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code MEX SXG
ICAO Code MMMX FLSN
City Mexico City Senanga
Country Mexico Zambia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Mexico City (MEX) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 13,926 kilometers (8,653 miles / 7,519 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 Zambia. 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 01:39 in Mexico City, it's 09:39 in Senanga. 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 3,946 feet between the two airports. Senanga 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 Senanga (SXG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 283° (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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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