FCO
Rome
Italy
10,223 km
6,352 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,223 km
6,352 mi / 5,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO MEX
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FCO MEX
ICAO Code LIRF MMMX
City Rome Mexico City
Country Italy Mexico
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Mexico_City
Elevation 15 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 19.440000, -99.070000

Rome (FCO) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,223 kilometers (6,352 miles / 5,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:27 in Rome, it's 02:27 in Mexico City. 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 7,301 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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