Mérida to Piedras Negras flights
Piedras Negras lies 1,395 km (867 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 32 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 | Piedras Negras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 150,178 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | PDS, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 20956–95226 |
Clocks in Piedras Negras are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 32 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 Piedras Negras
Piedras Negras is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,655 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedras Negras International Airport (regional) | PDS | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,655 ft | 901 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Piedras Negras from Mérida?
1,395 km (867 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Piedras Negras by air?
About 2 h 32 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 Piedras Negras?
Piedras Negras is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Matamoros against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Piedras Negras flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS).
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.