Ecatepec de Morelos to Piedras Negras flights
Piedras Negras lies 1,022 km (635 mi) north of Ecatepec de Morelos, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 4 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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| Ecatepec de Morelos | Piedras Negras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.6 million | 150,178 |
| Elevation | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Nearest large airport | NLU, 16 km out | PDS, 8 km out |
Clocks in Piedras Negras are 1 h ahead of Ecatepec de Morelos right now, so a 2 h 4 min journey lands 3 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ecatepec de Morelos
Ecatepec de Morelos is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 19 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 61 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 88 km).
Arriving in Piedras Negras
Piedras Negras is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,655 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedras Negras International Airport (regional) | PDS | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,655 ft | 901 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Piedras Negras from Ecatepec de Morelos?
1,022 km (635 mi) in a straight line, north of Ecatepec de Morelos.
How long does it take to get from Ecatepec de Morelos to Piedras Negras by air?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ecatepec de Morelos and Piedras Negras?
Piedras Negras is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Matamoros against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Ecatepec de Morelos to Piedras Negras flights?
Typically Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS).
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.