MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
956 km
594 miles
RER
Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Distance
956 km
594 mi / 516 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RER
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Retalhuleu Airport
IATA Code MEX RER
ICAO Code MMMX MGRT
City Mexico City Retalhuleu
Country Mexico Guatemala
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Guatemala
Elevation 7,316 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 14.520000, -91.700000

Mexico City (MEX) to Retalhuleu (RER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala is 956 kilometers (594 miles / 516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Guatemala. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Mexico City, it's 04:56 in Retalhuleu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,660 feet between the two airports. Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu (RER) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Retalhuleu Airport (RER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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