MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,256 km
8,858 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
14,256 km
8,858 mi / 7,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX VRU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code MEX VRU
ICAO Code MMMX FAVB
City Mexico City Vyrburg
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,316 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Mexico City (MEX) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 14,256 kilometers (8,858 miles / 7,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 00:28 in Mexico City, it's 08:28 in Vyrburg. 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 3,396 feet between the two airports. Vryburg 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 Vyrburg (VRU) 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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