Mexicali to Downey flights
Downey lies 289 km (179 mi) north-west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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 | Downey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 114,219 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | LGB, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 90239–90242 |
What changes when you arrive in Downey
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 Downey
Downey is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 25 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 36 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 38 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 51 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 36 km (22 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 38 km (24 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 51 km (32 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Downey from Mexicali?
289 km (179 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Downey by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Downey?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Downey flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Long Beach International Airport (LGB); Downey also has LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT, SBD.
What currency do I need in Downey?
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.