Mexicali to Fairfield flights
Fairfield lies 864 km (537 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 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.
| Mexicali | Fairfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 112,970 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | OAK, 61 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 94533–94534 |
What changes when you arrive in Fairfield
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 Fairfield
Fairfield is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sacramento International Airport (SMF, 63 km), San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 76 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 99 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 29 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 61 km (38 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | 63 km (39 mi) | 8,605 ft | 27 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 76 km (47 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 29 km (18 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (regional) | STS | 73 km (45 mi) | 6,000 ft | 128 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fairfield from Mexicali?
864 km (537 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Fairfield flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK); Fairfield also has SMF, SFO, SJC, CCR, STS.
What currency do I need in Fairfield?
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.