Mérida to Chetumal flights
Chetumal lies 305 km (190 mi) south-east of Mérida, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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.
| Mérida | Chetumal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 169,028 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | CTM, 3 km out |
Clocks in Chetumal are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 1 h 8 min journey lands 2 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
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 Chetumal
Chetumal is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chetumal International Airport (CTM), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,244 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Corozal Airport (CZH, 19 km), John Greif II Airport (SPR, 76 km), Caye Caulker Airport (CUK, 92 km), Caye Chapel Airport (CYC, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetumal International Airport (regional) | CTM | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,244 ft | 39 ft |
| Corozal Airport (regional) | CZH | 19 km (12 mi) | 2,198 ft | 40 ft |
| John Greif II Airport (regional) | SPR | 76 km (47 mi) | — | 4 ft |
| Caye Caulker Airport (regional) | CUK | 92 km (57 mi) | — | 2 ft |
| Caye Chapel Airport (regional) | CYC | 97 km (60 mi) | — | 3 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chetumal from Mérida?
305 km (190 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Chetumal by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Chetumal?
Chetumal is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Cancun against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Chetumal flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Chetumal International Airport (CTM); Chetumal also has CZH, SPR, CUK, CYC.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.