Mexicali to Albuquerque flights
Albuquerque lies 857 km (533 mi) east of Mexicali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 51 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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| Mexicali | Albuquerque | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 564,559 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | ABQ, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 87101–87199 |
Clocks in Albuquerque are 1 h ahead of Mexicali right now, so a 1 h 51 min journey lands 2 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Albuquerque
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 Mexicali
Mexicali is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Imperial County Airport (IPL, 26 km), Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM, 79 km).
Arriving in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,793-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Sunport | ABQ | 6 km (4 mi) | 13,793 ft | 5,355 ft |
| Santa Fe Municipal Airport (regional) | SAF | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,366 ft | 6,348 ft |
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Staying in Albuquerque
Our booking partner lists 285 places to stay in Albuquerque. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 3 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 92,451 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Albuquerque from Mexicali?
857 km (533 mi) in a straight line, east of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Albuquerque by air?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Tijuana).
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Albuquerque flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ); Albuquerque also has SAF.
What currency do I need in Albuquerque?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Albuquerque?
Our booking partner lists 285 places to stay in Albuquerque, 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.