Guangzhou to Mérida flights
Mérida lies 14,522 km (9,024 mi) north-east of Guangzhou, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 19 h 22 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.
| Guangzhou | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Mexico |
| Population | 18.7 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | MID, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 21920–97203 |
Clocks in Mérida are 14 h behind Guangzhou right now, so a 19 h 22 min journey lands only 5 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mérida
Crossing from China into Mexico: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Peso (MXN); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport | MID | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,499 ft | 38 ft |
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Staying in Mérida
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida. Of the 472 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 40 are five-star. Across 217 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 112,451 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mérida from Guangzhou?
14,522 km (9,024 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Mérida by air?
About 19 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Mérida?
Mérida is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Mérida flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID).
What currency do I need in Mérida?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Mérida?
Our booking partner lists 895 places to stay in Mérida, 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.