MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,900 km
9,258 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
14,900 km
9,258 mi / 8,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX ULX
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code MEX ULX
ICAO Code MMMX FAUS
City Mexico City Ulusaba
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 14,900 kilometers (9,258 miles / 8,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 South Africa. 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 14:55 in Mexico City, it's 22:55 in Ulusaba. 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 6,053 feet between the two airports. Ulusaba 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 Ulusaba (ULX) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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