MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,667 km
8,492 miles
UAL
Luau
Angola
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX UAL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Luau Airport
IATA Code MEX UAL
ICAO Code MMMX FNUA
City Mexico City Luau
Country Mexico Angola
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Luanda
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,609 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -10.720000, 22.230000

Mexico City (MEX) to Luau (UAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Luau Airport (UAL) in Luau, Angola is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Angola. 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 20:11 in Mexico City, it's 03:11 in Luau. With a 7-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 3,707 feet between the two airports. Luau 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 Luau (UAL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 286° (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 Luau Airport (UAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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