MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,140 km
6,301 miles
TUQ
Tougan
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,140 km
6,301 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TUQ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tougan Airport
IATA Code MEX TUQ
ICAO Code MMMX DFOT
City Mexico City Tougan
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 7,316 ft 984 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 13.070000, -3.070000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tougan (TUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tougan Airport (TUQ) in Tougan, Burkina Faso is 10,140 kilometers (6,301 miles / 5,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 18:31 in Mexico City, it's 00:31 in Tougan. 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 6,332 feet between the two airports. Tougan 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 Tougan (TUQ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 290° (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 Tougan Airport (TUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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