León de los Aldama to McAllen flights
McAllen lies 665 km (413 mi) north-east of León de los Aldama, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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.
| León de los Aldama | McAllen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 140,269 |
| Elevation | 1,803 m (5,915 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | BJX, 25 km out | MFE, 3 km out |
Clocks in McAllen are 1 h ahead of León de los Aldama right now, so a 1 h 36 min journey lands 2 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in McAllen
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 León de los Aldama
León de los Aldama is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU, 92 km).
Arriving in McAllen
McAllen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,120 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 22 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 57 km), General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 85 km), Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen Miller International Airport (regional) | MFE | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,120 ft | 107 ft |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport (regional) | REX | 22 km (14 mi) | 6,243 ft | 139 ft |
| Valley International Airport (regional) | HRL | 57 km (35 mi) | 9,400 ft | 36 ft |
| General Servando Canales International Airport (regional) | MAM | 85 km (53 mi) | 7,546 ft | 25 ft |
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (regional) | BRO | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,399 ft | 22 ft |
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Common questions
How far is McAllen from León de los Aldama?
665 km (413 mi) in a straight line, north-east of León de los Aldama.
How long does it take to get from León de los Aldama to McAllen by air?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between León de los Aldama and McAllen?
McAllen is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for León de los Aldama to McAllen flights?
Typically Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) to McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE); McAllen also has REX, HRL, MAM, BRO.
What currency do I need in McAllen?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.