MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,936 km
8,038 miles
RMF
Marsa Alam
Egypt
Distance
12,936 km
8,038 mi / 6,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RMF
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Marsa Alam International Airport
IATA Code MEX RMF
ICAO Code MMMX HEMA
City Mexico City Marsa Alam
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Cairo
Elevation 7,316 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 25.560000, 34.580000

Mexico City (MEX) to Marsa Alam (RMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) in Marsa Alam, Egypt is 12,936 kilometers (8,038 miles / 6,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Egypt. 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 20:35 in Mexico City, it's 04:35 in Marsa Alam. 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 7,065 feet between the two airports. Marsa Alam International 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 Marsa Alam (RMF) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 310° (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 Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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