Riverside to Ciudad Juárez flights
Ciudad Juárez lies 1,051 km (653 mi) east of Riverside, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
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| Riverside | Ciudad Juárez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 317,261 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Ciudad_Juarez) |
| Nearest large airport | ONT, 22 km out | CJS, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 92501–92522 | 35180 |
Clocks in Ciudad Juárez are 1 h ahead of Riverside right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Juárez
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Riverside
Riverside is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,197-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 22 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 54 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 71 km), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 83 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 93 km).
Arriving in Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Abraham González International Airport (CJS), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are El Paso International Airport (ELP, 13 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham González International Airport | CJS | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,858 ft | 3,904 ft |
| El Paso International Airport | ELP | 13 km (8 mi) | 12,020 ft | 3,959 ft |
| Las Cruces International Airport (regional) | LRU | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,506 ft | 4,456 ft |
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Staying in Ciudad Juárez
Our booking partner lists 161 places to stay in Ciudad Juárez. Of the 80 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (36), and 5 are five-star. Across 39 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 28,759 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Juárez from Riverside?
1,051 km (653 mi) in a straight line, east of Riverside.
How long does it take to get from Riverside to Ciudad Juárez by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riverside and Ciudad Juárez?
Ciudad Juárez is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Ciudad_Juarez against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for Riverside to Ciudad Juárez flights?
Typically Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Abraham González International Airport (CJS); Ciudad Juárez also has ELP, LRU.
What currency do I need in Ciudad Juárez?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Ciudad Juárez?
Our booking partner lists 161 places to stay in Ciudad Juárez, 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 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.