MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,517 km
5,913 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
9,517 km
5,913 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RMS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code MEX RMS
ICAO Code MMMX ETAR
City Mexico City Ramstein
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Berlin
Elevation 7,316 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 49.440000, 7.600000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 9,517 kilometers (5,913 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:31 in Mexico City, it's 15:31 in Ramstein. With a 7-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 6,540 feet between the two airports. Ramstein Air Base 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 Ramstein (RMS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 295° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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