Matanzas to Tuxtla flights
Tuxtla lies 1,393 km (866 mi) south-west of Matanzas, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
| Matanzas | Tuxtla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cuba | Mexico |
| Population | 146,733 | 604,147 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Havana) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Nearest large airport | VRA, 15 km out | TGZ, 23 km out |
Clocks in Tuxtla are 2 h behind Matanzas right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tuxtla
Crossing from Cuba into Mexico: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Matanzas
Matanzas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,490-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are José Martí International Airport (HAV, 85 km).
Arriving in Tuxtla
Tuxtla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (regional) | TGZ | 23 km (14 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,499 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tuxtla from Matanzas?
1,393 km (866 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Matanzas.
How long does it take to get from Matanzas to Tuxtla by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Matanzas and Tuxtla?
Tuxtla is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Merida against America/Havana).
Which airports are used for Matanzas to Tuxtla flights?
Typically Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) to Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ).
What currency do I need in Tuxtla?
The Peso (MXN).
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.