MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
10,312 km
6,408 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
10,312 km
6,408 mi / 5,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX WZA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code MEX WZA
ICAO Code MMMX DGLW
City Mexico City Wa
Country Mexico Ghana
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Accra
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 10.080000, -2.510000

Mexico City (MEX) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 10,312 kilometers (6,408 miles / 5,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Ghana. 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 06:35 in Mexico City, it's 12:35 in Wa. With a 6-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 6,256 feet between the two airports. Wa 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 Wa (WZA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 290° (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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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