MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,502 km
6,526 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
10,502 km
6,526 mi / 5,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TML
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code MEX TML
ICAO Code MMMX DGLE
City Mexico City Tamale
Country Mexico Ghana
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Accra
Elevation 7,316 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 9.560000, -0.860000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 10,502 kilometers (6,526 miles / 5,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Ghana. 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 01:58 in Mexico City, it's 07:58 in Tamale. With a 6-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 6,763 feet between the two airports. Tamale 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 Tamale (TML) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 291° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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