Cypress to Mexico City flights
Mexico City lies 1,222 km (759 mi) south of Cypress, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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.
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| Cypress | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 200,839 | 12.3 million |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | IAH, 34 km out | MEX, 6 km out |
Clocks in Mexico City are 1 h behind Cypress right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands only 1 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mexico City
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 Cypress
Cypress is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, 54 km), Easterwood Field (CLL, 94 km).
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 37 km (23 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Mexico City
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 842 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (461), and 95 are five-star. Across 704 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 456,663 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexico City from Cypress?
1,222 km (759 mi) in a straight line, south of Cypress.
How long does it take to get from Cypress to Mexico City by air?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cypress and Mexico City?
Mexico City is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Cypress to Mexico City flights?
Typically George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Mexico City also has NLU, TLC, PBC.
What currency do I need in Mexico City?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Mexico City?
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.