Ciudad Juárez to Surprise flights
Surprise lies 589 km (366 mi) north-west 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 1 h 30 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 | Surprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 143,148 |
| Elevation | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 357 m (1,171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | CJS, 10 km out | PHX, 37 km out |
| Postal codes | 35180 | 85374–85388 |
Clocks in Surprise are 1 h behind Ciudad Juárez right now, so a 1 h 30 min journey lands only 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surprise
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 Surprise
Surprise is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 72 km (45 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Surprise from Ciudad Juárez?
589 km (366 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ciudad Juárez.
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Juárez to Surprise by air?
About 1 h 30 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 Surprise?
Surprise is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Ciudad_Juarez).
Which airports are used for Ciudad Juárez to Surprise flights?
Typically Abraham González International Airport (CJS) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Surprise also has AZA.
What currency do I need in Surprise?
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.