Mérida to Garland flights
Garland lies 1,498 km (931 mi) north-west 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 40 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 | Garland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 236,897 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | DAL, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 75040–75049 |
Clocks in Garland are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands 3 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Garland
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 Garland
Garland is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 37 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 21 km (13 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 37 km (23 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 68 km (42 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Garland from Mérida?
1,498 km (931 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Garland by air?
About 2 h 40 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 Garland?
Garland is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Garland flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Dallas Love Field (DAL); Garland also has DFW, FTW.
What currency do I need in Garland?
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.