MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,092 km
8,757 miles
RHG
Ruhengeri
Rwanda
Distance
14,092 km
8,757 mi / 7,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RHG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Ruhengeri Airport
IATA Code MEX RHG
ICAO Code MMMX HRYU
City Mexico City Ruhengeri
Country Mexico Rwanda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kigali
Elevation 7,316 ft 6,102 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -1.500000, 29.630000

Mexico City (MEX) to Ruhengeri (RHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) in Ruhengeri, Rwanda is 14,092 kilometers (8,757 miles / 7,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Mexico City, it's 11:06 in Ruhengeri. With a 8-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 1,214 feet between the two airports. Ruhengeri 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 Ruhengeri (RHG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Ruhengeri Airport (RHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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