Mérida to George Town flights
George Town lies 881 km (548 mi) 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 53 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 | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Cayman Islands |
| Population | 1.2 million | 29,370 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Cayman) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | GCM, 2 km out |
Clocks in George Town are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 1 h 53 min journey lands 2 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in George Town
Crossing from Mexico into Cayman Islands: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (KYD); traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes ++1-345; 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 George Town
George Town is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,867 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Roberts International Airport | GCM | 2 km (1 mi) | 7,867 ft | 8 ft |
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Mérida?
881 km (548 mi) in a straight line, east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to George Town by air?
About 1 h 53 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 George Town?
George Town is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Cayman against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to George Town flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM).
What currency do I need in George Town?
The Dollar (KYD).
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.