Brownsville to Chihuahua flights
Chihuahua lies 902 km (560 mi) west of Brownsville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 54 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Brownsville | Chihuahua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 186,738 | 925,762 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 1,437 m (4,715 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Chihuahua) |
| Nearest large airport | BRO, 7 km out | CUU, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 78520–78526 | 21700–99570 |
Clocks in Chihuahua are 1 h behind Brownsville right now, so a 1 h 54 min journey lands only 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chihuahua
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brownsville
Brownsville is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,399 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 15 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 40 km), General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 74 km), McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE, 80 km).
Arriving in Chihuahua
Chihuahua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport | CUU | 14 km (9 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4,462 ft |
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Staying in Chihuahua
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua. Of the 73 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 17,126 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chihuahua from Brownsville?
902 km (560 mi) in a straight line, west of Brownsville.
How long does it take to get from Brownsville to Chihuahua by air?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brownsville and Chihuahua?
Chihuahua is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chihuahua against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Brownsville to Chihuahua flights?
Typically Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU).
What currency do I need in Chihuahua?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Chihuahua?
Our booking partner lists 117 places to stay in Chihuahua, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.