Hermosillo to Thornton flights
Thornton lies 1,318 km (819 mi) north-east of Hermosillo, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Hermosillo | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 812,229 | 133,451 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | HMO, 8 km out | DEN, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 04240–83334 | 80241 |
Clocks in Thornton are 1 h ahead of Hermosillo right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands 3 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thornton
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 Hermosillo
Hermosillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport (HMO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Thornton
Thornton is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 13 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 25 km (16 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Thornton from Hermosillo?
1,318 km (819 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hermosillo.
How long does it take to get from Hermosillo to Thornton by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hermosillo and Thornton?
Thornton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Hermosillo).
Which airports are used for Hermosillo to Thornton flights?
Typically General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport (HMO) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Thornton also has BJC.
What currency do I need in Thornton?
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.