MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,903 km
8,017 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
12,903 km
8,017 mi / 6,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
27°
north northeast

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MEX RAS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code MEX RAS
ICAO Code MMMX OIGG
City Mexico City Rasht
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 7,316 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 37.320000, 49.620000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 12,903 kilometers (8,017 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Iran. 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 11:53 in Mexico City, it's 21:23 in Rasht. With a 9.5-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 7,356 feet between the two airports. Sardar-e-Jangal 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 Rasht (RAS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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