MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,478 km
8,375 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
13,478 km
8,375 mi / 7,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX WUU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code MEX WUU
ICAO Code MMMX HSWW
City Mexico City Wau
Country Mexico South Sudan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Juba
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 7.730000, 27.980000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 13,478 kilometers (8,375 miles / 7,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Sudan. 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 20:37 in Mexico City, it's 04:37 in Wau. 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 5,787 feet between the two airports. Wau 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 Wau (WUU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 298° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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