MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,986 km
8,069 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,986 km
8,069 mi / 7,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RAE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code MEX RAE
ICAO Code MMMX OERR
City Mexico City Arar
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 30.910000, 41.140000

Mexico City (MEX) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 12,986 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:16 in Mexico City, it's 13:16 in Arar. 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 5,503 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic 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 Arar (RAE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 317° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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