South Africa
MexicoJohannesburg (JNB) to Mexico City (MEX) shipping route.
15,328 km by air, about 19 h 54 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Johannesburg (JNB) and Mexico City (MEX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Johannesburg (JNB)AirMexico City (MEX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 15,328 km (9,524 mi) |
| Straight line | 14,598 km |
| Flight time | 19 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Johannesburg (JNB) to Mexico City (MEX) shipping route by air
Air cargo from JNB to MEX flies about 15,328 km, west from Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Mexico City (MEX), Mexico. On a straight great circle the airports are 14,598 km apart.
Flight time is about 19 h 54 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JNB to MEX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Johannesburg to Mexico City saves money. The shipment crosses from South Africa into Mexico, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in this directory, Mexico City (MEX) is the 64th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Johannesburg: Houston (15,244 km), Memphis (14,817 km) and Chicago (14,720 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Mexico City (MEX)?
15,328 km along the flight path (14,598 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Mexico City (MEX)?
About 19 h 54 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mexico City (MEX) to Johannesburg (JNB) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Atlanta (ATL) to Mexico City (MEX)2,251 km
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.