Mérida to Montgomery flights
Montgomery lies 1,310 km (814 mi) north 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 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.
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| Mérida | Montgomery | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 195,287 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | MGM, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 36101–36191 |
Clocks in Montgomery are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands 3 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Montgomery
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 Montgomery
Montgomery is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,020 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (regional) | MGM | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,020 ft | 221 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Montgomery from Mérida?
1,310 km (814 mi) in a straight line, north of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
Montgomery is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Montgomery flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM).
What currency do I need in Montgomery?
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.