Mérida to Nuevo Laredo flights
Nuevo Laredo lies 1,236 km (768 mi) north-west 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 20 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 | Nuevo Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 416,055 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 130 m (427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | NLD, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 55080–66459 |
Clocks in Nuevo Laredo are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
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 Nuevo Laredo
Nuevo Laredo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Laredo International Airport (LRD, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetzalcóatl International Airport (regional) | NLD | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,562 ft | 484 ft |
| Laredo International Airport (regional) | LRD | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,743 ft | 508 ft |
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Staying in Nuevo Laredo
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Common questions
How far is Nuevo Laredo from Mérida?
1,236 km (768 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Nuevo Laredo by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Nuevo Laredo?
Nuevo Laredo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Matamoros against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Nuevo Laredo flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD); Nuevo Laredo also has LRD.
Where can I stay in Nuevo Laredo?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Nuevo Laredo, 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 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.