MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,363 km
4,575 miles
OLI
Rif
Iceland
Distance
7,363 km
4,575 mi / 3,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
27°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX OLI
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rif Airport
IATA Code MEX OLI
ICAO Code MMMX BIRF
City Mexico City Rif
Country Mexico Iceland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 7,316 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 64.910000, -23.820000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rif (OLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland is 7,363 kilometers (4,575 miles / 3,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:38 in Mexico City, it's 14:38 in Rif. With a 6-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 7,298 feet between the two airports. Rif 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 Rif (OLI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Rif Airport (OLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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