Navojoa to Mexicali flights
Mexicali lies 847 km (526 mi) north-west of Navojoa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 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.
| Navojoa | Mexicali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 113,836 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Nearest large airport | CEN, 53 km out | MXL, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 85226 | 21396–22703 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Navojoa
Navojoa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (regional) | MXL | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,530 ft | 74 ft |
| Imperial County Airport (regional) | IPL | 26 km (16 mi) | 5,308 ft | -54 ft |
| Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (regional) | YUM | 79 km (49 mi) | 13,300 ft | 213 ft |
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Staying in Mexicali
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali. Of the 40 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21), and 3 are five-star. Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 15,602 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mexicali from Navojoa?
847 km (526 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Navojoa.
How long does it take to get from Navojoa to Mexicali by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Navojoa and Mexicali?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Navojoa to Mexicali flights?
Typically Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN) to General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL); Mexicali also has IPL, YUM.
Where can I stay in Mexicali?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Mexicali, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.