MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,285 km
5,148 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
8,285 km
5,148 mi / 4,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RZA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code MEX RZA
ICAO Code MMMX SAWU
City Mexico City Santa Cruz
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 7,316 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Mexico City (MEX) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 8,285 kilometers (5,148 miles / 4,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Mexico City, it's 16:21 in Santa Cruz. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,952 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz (RZA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 330° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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