MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,678 km
1,043 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
1,678 km
1,043 mi / 906 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RFS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code MEX RFS
ICAO Code MMMX MNRT
City Mexico City La Rosita
Country Mexico Nicaragua
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Managua
Elevation 7,316 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 13.890000, -84.410000

Mexico City (MEX) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 1,678 kilometers (1,043 miles / 906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Mexico City, it's 10:24 in La Rosita.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,123 feet between the two airports. Rosita 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 La Rosita (RFS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 294° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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