MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
15,276 km
9,492 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
15,276 km
9,492 mi / 8,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX ZNZ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code MEX ZNZ
ICAO Code MMMX HTZA
City Mexico City Kiembi Samaki
Country Mexico Tanzania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 7,316 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Mexico City (MEX) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 15,276 kilometers (9,492 miles / 8,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 21:35 in Mexico City, it's 06:35 in Kiembi Samaki. 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 7,262 feet between the two airports. Zanzibar 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 Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 292° (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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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