MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,001 km
622 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
1,001 km
622 mi / 541 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

MEX RFG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code MEX RFG
ICAO Code MMMX KRFG
City Mexico City Refugio
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Chicago
Elevation 7,316 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 28.300000, -97.300000

Mexico City (MEX) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 1,001 kilometers (622 miles / 541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:53 in Mexico City, it's 08:53 in Refugio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,262 feet between the two airports. Rooke Field 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 Refugio (RFG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 191° (south). 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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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