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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Mexico City (MEX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
13,711 km8,520 miles • 7,403 NM
Destination Airport
MMMXMEX
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Direct Distance
13,711 km
8,520 Statute Miles
7,403 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 38m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,234 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
272° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 38m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 24m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 52m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇲🇽 Mexico
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
- City / Country: Mexico City, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMMX
- Coordinates: 19.4358°, -99.0703°
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Elevation: 7316 ft
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