MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,897 km
9,878 miles
YVA
Moroni
Comoros
Distance
15,897 km
9,878 mi / 8,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX YVA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Iconi Airport
IATA Code MEX YVA
ICAO Code MMMX FMCN
City Mexico City Moroni
Country Mexico Comoros
Timezone America/Mexico_City Indian/Comoro
Elevation 7,316 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -11.710000, 43.240000

Mexico City (MEX) to Moroni (YVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Iconi Airport (YVA) in Moroni, Comoros is 15,897 kilometers (9,878 miles / 8,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Comoros. 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 03:06 in Mexico City, it's 12:06 in Moroni. 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 7,283 feet between the two airports. Iconi 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 Moroni (YVA) 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 Iconi Airport (YVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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