MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,971 km
5,574 miles
RCS
Rochester
United Kingdom
Distance
8,971 km
5,574 mi / 4,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RCS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rochester Airport
IATA Code MEX RCS
ICAO Code MMMX EGTO
City Mexico City Rochester
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 7,316 ft 436 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 51.350000, 0.500000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rochester (RCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rochester Airport (RCS) in Rochester, United Kingdom is 8,971 kilometers (5,574 miles / 4,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Mexico City, it's 19:19 in Rochester. With a 6-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 6,880 feet between the two airports. Rochester 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 Rochester (RCS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 290° (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 Rochester Airport (RCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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