Mérida to Baton Rouge flights
Baton Rouge lies 1,065 km (662 mi) north of Mérida, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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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| Mérida | Baton Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 227,470 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | BTR, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 70801–70898 |
Clocks in Baton Rouge are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands 3 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Baton Rouge
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 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.
Arriving in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BTR | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,500 ft | 70 ft |
| Lafayette Regional Airport (regional) | LFT | 81 km (50 mi) | 8,000 ft | 42 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Baton Rouge from Mérida?
1,065 km (662 mi) in a straight line, north of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Baton Rouge by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Baton Rouge flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR); Baton Rouge also has LFT.
What currency do I need in Baton Rouge?
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.