MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,426 km
8,342 miles
TSB
Tsumeb
Namibia
Distance
13,426 km
8,342 mi / 7,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TSB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tsumeb Airport
IATA Code MEX TSB
ICAO Code MMMX FYTM
City Mexico City Tsumeb
Country Mexico Namibia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 7,316 ft 4,353 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -19.260000, 17.730000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tsumeb (TSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tsumeb Airport (TSB) in Tsumeb, Namibia is 13,426 kilometers (8,342 miles / 7,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 Namibia. 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 09:30 in Mexico City, it's 17:30 in Tsumeb. 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 2,963 feet between the two airports. Tsumeb 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 Tsumeb (TSB) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 282° (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 Tsumeb Airport (TSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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