MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,729 km
4,803 miles
RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
Distance
7,729 km
4,803 mi / 4,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RFN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Raufarhofn Airport
IATA Code MEX RFN
ICAO Code MMMX BIRG
City Mexico City Raufarhofn
Country Mexico Iceland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 7,316 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 66.410000, -15.920000

Mexico City (MEX) to Raufarhofn (RFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland is 7,729 kilometers (4,803 miles / 4,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Iceland. 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 06:17 in Mexico City, it's 12:17 in Raufarhofn. 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 7,277 feet between the two airports. Raufarhofn 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 Raufarhofn (RFN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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