Mérida to Mexico City flights
Mexico City lies 1,006 km (625 mi) 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 2 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 | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 12.3 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | MEX, 6 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 Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 37 km (23 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Mexico City
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 842 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (461), and 95 are five-star. Across 704 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 456,663 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexico City from Mérida?
1,006 km (625 mi) in a straight line, west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Mexico City by air?
About 2 h 2 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 Mexico City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mérida to Mexico City flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Mexico City also has NLU, TLC, PBC.
Where can I stay in Mexico City?
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.