MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,831 km
8,594 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
13,831 km
8,594 mi / 7,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX ROD
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code MEX ROD
ICAO Code MMMX FARS
City Mexico City Robertson
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 7,316 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Mexico City (MEX) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 13,831 kilometers (8,594 miles / 7,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:02 in Mexico City, it's 04:02 in Robertson. 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 6,676 feet between the two airports. Robertson 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 Robertson (ROD) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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