MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,877 km
8,623 miles
RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
13,877 km
8,623 mi / 7,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RJN
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rafsanjan Airport
IATA Code MEX RJN
ICAO Code MMMX OIKR
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,298 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 30.300000, 56.050000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 13,877 kilometers (8,623 miles / 7,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Mexico City, it's 01:29 in Rafsanjan Airport. With a 9.5-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 2,018 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan 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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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