León to Mérida flights
Mérida lies 993 km (617 mi) north of León, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 1 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.
| León | Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua | Mexico |
| Population | 144,538 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Managua) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Nearest large airport | MGA, 84 km out | MID, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Mérida
Crossing from Nicaragua into Mexico: money changes from the Cordoba to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving León
León is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 84 km (52 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 León?
993 km (617 mi) in a straight line, north of León.
How long does it take to get from León to Mérida by air?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between León and Mérida?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for León to Mérida flights?
Typically Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) 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.