MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,637 km
1,639 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
2,637 km
1,639 mi / 1,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RID
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code MEX RID
ICAO Code MMMX KRID
City Mexico City Richmond
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/New_York
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 39.760000, -84.840000

Mexico City (MEX) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 2,637 kilometers (1,639 miles / 1,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:38 in Mexico City, it's 23:38 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,176 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal 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 Richmond (RID) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). 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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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