MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,414 km
5,228 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
8,414 km
5,228 mi / 4,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RGL
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code MEX RGL
ICAO Code MMMX SAWG
City Mexico City Rio Gallegos
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 7,316 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 8,414 kilometers (5,228 miles / 4,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 07:34 in Mexico City, it's 10:34 in Rio Gallegos. 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 7,255 feet between the two airports. Piloto Civil N. Fernandez 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 Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 331° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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