Mexico City to Cotabato flights
Cotabato lies 14,418 km (8,959 mi) north-west of Mexico City, +14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 19 h 14 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.
| Mexico City | Cotabato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Philippines |
| Population | 12.3 million | 383,383 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | MEX, 6 km out | CBO, 8 km out |
Clocks in Cotabato are 14 h ahead of Mexico City right now, so a 19 h 14 min journey lands 33 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cotabato
Crossing from Mexico into Philippines: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (PHP); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
Arriving in Cotabato
Cotabato is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport (regional) | CBO | 8 km (5 mi) | 6,234 ft | 189 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 14,418 km (8,959 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Cotabato from Mexico City?
14,418 km (8,959 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexico City.
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Cotabato by air?
About 19 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Cotabato?
Cotabato is 14 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Manila against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Mexico City to Cotabato flights?
Typically Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Cotabato (Awang) Airport (CBO).
What currency do I need in Cotabato?
The Peso (PHP).
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.