MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
1,172 km
728 miles
RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
Distance
1,172 km
728 mi / 633 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RUY
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Copan Ruinas Airport
IATA Code MEX RUY
ICAO Code MMMX MHRU
City Mexico City Ruinas de Copan
Country Mexico Honduras
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,990 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 14.840000, -89.140000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 1,172 kilometers (728 miles / 633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Honduras. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Mexico City, it's 08:55 in Ruinas de Copan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,326 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas 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 Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 297° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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