MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,477 km
8,996 miles
ZKB
Kasaba Bay
Zambia
Distance
14,477 km
8,996 mi / 7,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX ZKB
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Kasaba Bay Airport
IATA Code MEX ZKB
ICAO Code MMMX FLKY
City Mexico City Kasaba Bay
Country Mexico Zambia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,780 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -8.530000, 30.660000

Mexico City (MEX) to Kasaba Bay (ZKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) in Kasaba Bay, Zambia is 14,477 kilometers (8,996 miles / 7,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Zambia. 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 02:52 in Mexico City, it's 10:52 in Kasaba Bay. 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 4,536 feet between the two airports. Kasaba Bay 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 Kasaba Bay (ZKB) 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 Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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