MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,399 km
9,568 miles
XMI
Masasi
Tanzania
Distance
15,399 km
9,568 mi / 8,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX XMI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Masasi Airport
IATA Code MEX XMI
ICAO Code MMMX HTMI
City Mexico City Masasi
Country Mexico Tanzania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,700 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -10.730000, 38.770000

Mexico City (MEX) to Masasi (XMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Masasi Airport (XMI) in Masasi, Tanzania is 15,399 kilometers (9,568 miles / 8,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Tanzania. 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 23:55 in Mexico City, it's 08:55 in Masasi. 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 5,616 feet between the two airports. Masasi 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 Masasi (XMI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 287° (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 Masasi Airport (XMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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