Mérida to Las Tunas flights
Las Tunas lies 1,315 km (817 mi) east of Mérida, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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 | Las Tunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Cuba |
| Population | 1.2 million | 203,684 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | HOG, 69 km out |
Clocks in Las Tunas are 2 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands 4 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Las Tunas
Crossing from Mexico into Cuba: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CUP); the dialling code becomes +53; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
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 Las Tunas
Las Tunas is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frank Pais International Airport (HOG), 69 km (43 mi) from the centre, whose 10,624-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU, 3 km), Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM, 72 km), Sierra Maestra International Airport (MZO, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Pais International Airport | HOG | 69 km (43 mi) | 10,624 ft | 361 ft |
| Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (regional) | VTU | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,971 ft | 328 ft |
| Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (regional) | BYM | 72 km (45 mi) | 6,887 ft | 203 ft |
| Sierra Maestra International Airport (regional) | MZO | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,875 ft | 112 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Las Tunas from Mérida?
1,315 km (817 mi) in a straight line, east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Las Tunas by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Las Tunas?
Las Tunas is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Havana against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Las Tunas flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Frank Pais International Airport (HOG); Las Tunas also has VTU, BYM, MZO.
What currency do I need in Las Tunas?
The Peso (CUP).
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.