Mexicali to Tempe flights
Tempe lies 342 km (212 mi) east 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 11 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 | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | PHX, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 85280–85288 |
What changes when you arrive in Tempe
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 Tempe
Tempe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 26 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 26 km (16 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tempe from Mexicali?
342 km (212 mi) in a straight line, east of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Tempe by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Tempe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Tempe flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Tempe also has AZA.
What currency do I need in Tempe?
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.