MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,118 km
10,015 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
16,118 km
10,015 mi / 8,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX WTA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code MEX WTA
ICAO Code MMMX FMMU
City Mexico City Tambohorano
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Mexico_City Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 7,316 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 16,118 kilometers (10,015 miles / 8,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Madagascar. 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 05:35 in Mexico City, it's 14:35 in Tambohorano. With a 9-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 7,293 feet between the two airports. Tambohorano 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 Tambohorano (WTA) 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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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