MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,785 km
9,187 miles
RNM
Ghaba
Oman
Distance
14,785 km
9,187 mi / 7,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RNM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Qarn Alam Airport
IATA Code MEX RNM
ICAO Code MMMX OOGB
City Mexico City Ghaba
Country Mexico Oman
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Muscat
Elevation 7,316 ft 443 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 21.380000, 57.050000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ghaba (RNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) in Ghaba, Oman is 14,785 kilometers (9,187 miles / 7,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Oman. 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 16:06 in Mexico City, it's 02:06 in Ghaba. With a 10-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 6,873 feet between the two airports. Qarn Alam 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 Ghaba (RNM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 329° (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 Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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