Ciudad Juárez to Lincoln flights
Lincoln lies 1,336 km (830 mi) north-east of Ciudad Juárez, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 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.
| Ciudad Juárez | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 294,757 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CJS, 10 km out | OMA, 86 km out |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 68501–68588 |
Clocks in Lincoln are 1 h ahead of Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands 3 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lincoln
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abraham González International Airport (CJS), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are El Paso International Airport (ELP, 13 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 77 km).
Arriving in Lincoln
Lincoln is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lincoln Airport (LNK, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppley Airfield | OMA | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,502 ft | 984 ft |
| Lincoln Airport (regional) | LNK | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,901 ft | 1,219 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lincoln from Ciudad Juárez?
1,336 km (830 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ciudad Juárez.
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Lincoln by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Juárez and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
Which airports are used for Ciudad Juárez to Lincoln flights?
Typically Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Eppley Airfield (OMA); Lincoln also has LNK.
What currency do I need in Lincoln?
The Dollar (USD).
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.