MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,048 km
7,486 miles
ROP
Rota Island
MP
Distance
12,048 km
7,486 mi / 6,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX ROP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport
IATA Code MEX ROP
ICAO Code MMMX PGRO
City Mexico City Rota Island
Country Mexico MP
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 7,316 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 14.170000, 145.240000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rota Island (ROP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) in Rota Island, MP is 12,048 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 MP. 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 11:37 in Mexico City, it's 03:37 in Rota Island. With a 16-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 6,710 feet between the two airports. Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International 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 Rota Island (ROP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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