MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,472 km
8,371 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
13,472 km
8,371 mi / 7,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RHN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code MEX RHN
ICAO Code MMMX FYSA
City Mexico City Rosh Pinah
Country Mexico Namibia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 13,472 kilometers (8,371 miles / 7,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Mexico City, it's 19:25 in Rosh Pinah. With a 8-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 5,446 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine 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 Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 277° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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