Mérida to Nassau flights
Nassau lies 1,336 km (830 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 28 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 | Nassau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Bahamas |
| Population | 1.2 million | 227,940 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-4 (America/Nassau) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | NAS, 13 km out |
Clocks in Nassau are 2 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands 4 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nassau
Crossing from Mexico into Bahamas: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (BSD); traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes ++1-242; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648815.
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 Nassau
Nassau is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,353-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Andros Town Airport (ASD, 61 km), Chub Cay Airport (CCZ, 67 km), San Andros Airport (SAQ, 71 km), North Eleuthera Airport (ELH, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | NAS | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,353 ft | 16 ft |
| Andros Town Airport (regional) | ASD | 61 km (38 mi) | 4,058 ft | 5 ft |
| Chub Cay Airport (regional) | CCZ | 67 km (42 mi) | 5,000 ft | 5 ft |
| San Andros Airport (regional) | SAQ | 71 km (44 mi) | 5,025 ft | 5 ft |
| North Eleuthera Airport (regional) | ELH | 81 km (50 mi) | 6,020 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nassau from Mérida?
1,336 km (830 mi) in a straight line, east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Nassau by air?
About 2 h 28 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 Nassau?
Nassau is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Nassau against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Nassau flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS); Nassau also has ASD, CCZ, SAQ, ELH.
What currency do I need in Nassau?
The Dollar (BSD).
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.