MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,022 km
6,227 miles
TXU
Tabou
Ivory Coast
Distance
10,022 km
6,227 mi / 5,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX TXU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tabou Airport
IATA Code MEX TXU
ICAO Code MMMX DITB
City Mexico City Tabou
Country Mexico Ivory Coast
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 7,316 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 4.440000, -7.360000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tabou (TXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tabou Airport (TXU) in Tabou, Ivory Coast is 10,022 kilometers (6,227 miles / 5,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Ivory Coast. 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 03:49 in Mexico City, it's 09:49 in Tabou. 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 7,277 feet between the two airports. Tabou 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 Tabou (TXU) 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 Tabou Airport (TXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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