Mérida to West Palm Beach flights
West Palm Beach lies 1,164 km (723 mi) north-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 15 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 | West Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 120,932 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | DJT, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 33401–33422 |
Clocks in West Palm Beach are 2 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands 4 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 72 km), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | DJT | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,001 ft | 19 ft |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | FLL | 72 km (45 mi) | 9,000 ft | 9 ft |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (regional) | OPF | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,002 ft | 8 ft |
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Common questions
How far is West Palm Beach from Mérida?
1,164 km (723 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to West Palm Beach by air?
About 2 h 15 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 West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to West Palm Beach flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT); West Palm Beach also has FLL, OPF.
What currency do I need in West Palm Beach?
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.