MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,060 km
7,494 miles
RGK
Gorno-Altaysk
Russia
Distance
12,060 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

MEX RGK
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Gorno-Altaysk Airport
IATA Code MEX RGK
ICAO Code MMMX UNBG
City Mexico City Gorno-Altaysk
Country Mexico Russia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 7,316 ft 965 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 51.970000, 85.830000

Mexico City (MEX) to Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) in Gorno-Altaysk, Russia is 12,060 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Russia. 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 15:39 in Mexico City, it's 04:39 in Gorno-Altaysk. With a 13-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 6,351 feet between the two airports. Gorno-Altaysk 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 Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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