MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
16,297 km
10,127 miles
RTS
Rottnest Island Airport
Australia
Distance
16,297 km
10,127 mi / 8,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MEX RTS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rottnest Island Airport
IATA Code MEX RTS
ICAO Code MMMX YRTI
City Mexico City N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,316 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -32.010000, 115.540000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia is 16,297 kilometers (10,127 miles / 8,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Australia. 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 22:26 in Mexico City, it's 12:26 in Rottnest Island Airport. With a 14-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 7,304 feet between the two airports. Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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