MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,803 km
5,470 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
8,803 km
5,470 mi / 4,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX ZIG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code MEX ZIG
ICAO Code MMMX GOGG
City Mexico City Ziguinchor
Country Mexico Senegal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dakar
Elevation 7,316 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 12.560000, -16.280000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 8,803 kilometers (5,470 miles / 4,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Senegal. 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 10:19 in Mexico City, it's 16:19 in Ziguinchor. 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 7,241 feet between the two airports. Ziguinchor 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 Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 288° (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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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