MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,956 km
8,672 miles
RTY
Merty Merty Airport
Australia
Distance
13,956 km
8,672 mi / 7,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX RTY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Merty Merty Airport
IATA Code MEX RTY
ICAO Code MMMX YMYT
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -28.580000, 140.320000

Mexico City (MEX) to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) in Merty Merty Airport, Australia is 13,956 kilometers (8,672 miles / 7,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Mexico City, it's 19:17 in Merty Merty Airport. With a 16.5-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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Merty Merty 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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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