MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,046 km
9,349 miles
VPY
Chimoio
Mozambique
Distance
15,046 km
9,349 mi / 8,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX VPY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Chimoio Airport
IATA Code MEX VPY
ICAO Code MMMX FQCH
City Mexico City Chimoio
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,287 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -19.150000, 33.430000

Mexico City (MEX) to Chimoio (VPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Chimoio Airport (VPY) in Chimoio, Mozambique is 15,046 kilometers (9,349 miles / 8,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Mozambique. 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 04:45 in Mexico City, it's 12:45 in Chimoio. 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 5,029 feet between the two airports. Chimoio 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 Chimoio (VPY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 279° (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 Chimoio Airport (VPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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