MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
9,200 km
5,717 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
9,200 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX RTM
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code MEX RTM
ICAO Code MMMX EHRD
City Mexico City Rotterdam
Country Mexico Netherlands
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 7,316 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 51.960000, 4.440000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 9,200 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:52 in Mexico City, it's 18:52 in Rotterdam. With a 7-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 7,331 feet between the two airports. Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam (RTM) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 292° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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