MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,150 km
10,035 miles
TLE
Toliara Airport
Madagascar
Distance
16,150 km
10,035 mi / 8,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TLE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Toliara Airport
IATA Code MEX TLE
ICAO Code MMMX FMST
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Mexico_City Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 7,316 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -23.380000, 43.730000

Mexico City (MEX) to Toliara Airport (TLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Toliara Airport (TLE) in Toliara Airport, Madagascar is 16,150 kilometers (10,035 miles / 8,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Madagascar. 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 07:15 in Mexico City, it's 16:15 in Toliara 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 7,287 feet between the two airports. Toliara 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 Toliara Airport (TLE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 271° (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 Toliara Airport (TLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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