Mérida to Matanzas flights
Matanzas lies 860 km (535 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 1 h 51 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 | Matanzas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Cuba |
| Population | 1.2 million | 146,733 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | VRA, 15 km out |
Clocks in Matanzas are 2 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 1 h 51 min journey lands 3 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Matanzas
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 Matanzas
Matanzas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,490-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are José Martí International Airport (HAV, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport | VRA | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,490 ft | 210 ft |
| José Martí International Airport | HAV | 85 km (53 mi) | 13,123 ft | 210 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Matanzas from Mérida?
860 km (535 mi) in a straight line, east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Matanzas by air?
About 1 h 51 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 Matanzas?
Matanzas is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Havana against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Matanzas flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA); Matanzas also has HAV.
What currency do I need in Matanzas?
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.