MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
6,390 km
3,971 miles
RKA
Aratika Nord Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
6,390 km
3,971 mi / 3,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX RKA
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Aratika Nord Airport
IATA Code MEX RKA
ICAO Code MMMX NTKK
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,316 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -15.490000, -145.470000

Mexico City (MEX) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 6,390 kilometers (3,971 miles / 3,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in Mexico City, it's 19:30 in Aratika Nord Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,306 feet between the two airports. Aratika Nord 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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