Mérida to Ciudad General Escobedo flights
Ciudad General Escobedo lies 1,216 km (755 mi) north-west of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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 | Ciudad General Escobedo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 454,967 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | MTY, 21 km out |
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 Ciudad General Escobedo
Ciudad General Escobedo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey International Airport | MTY | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,278 ft |
| Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (regional) | SLW | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,506 ft | 4,778 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad General Escobedo from Mérida?
1,216 km (755 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Ciudad General Escobedo by air?
About 2 h 19 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 Ciudad General Escobedo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mérida to Ciudad General Escobedo flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY); Ciudad General Escobedo also has SLW.
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.