McAllen to Ecatepec de Morelos flights
Ecatepec de Morelos lies 739 km (459 mi) south of McAllen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 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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| McAllen | Ecatepec de Morelos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 140,269 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | MFE, 3 km out | NLU, 16 km out |
Clocks in Ecatepec de Morelos are 1 h behind McAllen right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands only 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ecatepec de Morelos
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving McAllen
McAllen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,120 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 22 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 57 km), General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 85 km), Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO, 87 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 16 km (10 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 19 km (12 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 61 km (38 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 88 km (55 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Ecatepec de Morelos
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Common questions
How far is Ecatepec de Morelos from McAllen?
739 km (459 mi) in a straight line, south of McAllen.
How long does it take to get from McAllen to Ecatepec de Morelos by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between McAllen and Ecatepec de Morelos?
Ecatepec de Morelos is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for McAllen to Ecatepec de Morelos flights?
Typically McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU); Ecatepec de Morelos also has MEX, TLC, PBC.
What currency do I need in Ecatepec de Morelos?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Ecatepec de Morelos?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Ecatepec de Morelos, bookable on this site.
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.