Airport Comparison
| MEX | RYK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport | Shaikh Zaid Airport |
| IATA Code | MEX | RYK |
| ICAO Code | MMMX | OPRK |
| City | Mexico City | Rahim Yar Khan |
| Country | Mexico | Pakistan |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Asia/Karachi |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 271 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.440000, -99.070000 | 28.380000, 70.280000 |
Mexico City (MEX) to Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan is 14,576 kilometers (9,057 miles / 7,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.
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 Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:00 in Mexico City, it's 03:00 in Rahim Yar Khan. With a 11-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 7,045 feet between the two airports. Shaikh Zaid 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 Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.