Mérida to Quetzaltenango flights
Quetzaltenango lies 710 km (441 mi) south of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 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 | Quetzaltenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.2 million | 180,706 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | RER, 41 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 09001 |
What changes when you arrive in Quetzaltenango
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,065 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tapachula International Airport (TAP, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport (regional) | RER | 41 km (25 mi) | 5,065 ft | 656 ft |
| Tapachula International Airport (regional) | TAP | 91 km (57 mi) | 6,562 ft | 97 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Quetzaltenango from Mérida?
710 km (441 mi) in a straight line, south of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Quetzaltenango by air?
About 1 h 40 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 Quetzaltenango?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mérida to Quetzaltenango flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Retalhuleu Airport (RER); Quetzaltenango also has TAP.
What currency do I need in Quetzaltenango?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.