Mexicali to Amarillo flights
Amarillo lies 1,288 km (801 mi) east of Mexicali, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 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.
| Mexicali | Amarillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 198,645 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | AMA, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 79101–79189 |
Clocks in Amarillo are 2 h ahead of Mexicali right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 4 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Amarillo
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 Amarillo
Amarillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (regional) | AMA | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,502 ft | 3,607 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Amarillo from Mexicali?
1,288 km (801 mi) in a straight line, east of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Amarillo by air?
About 2 h 24 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 Amarillo?
Amarillo is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Tijuana).
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Amarillo flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).
What currency do I need in Amarillo?
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.