MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,996 km
4,347 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
6,996 km
4,347 mi / 3,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX RFP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code MEX RFP
ICAO Code MMMX NTTR
City Mexico City Uturoa
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,316 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Mexico City (MEX) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 6,996 kilometers (4,347 miles / 3,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:01 in Mexico City, it's 03:01 in Uturoa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,313 feet between the two airports. Raiatea 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 Uturoa (RFP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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