Flights to Magdalena Contreras
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Magdalena Contreras is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 37 km), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 50 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 19 km (12 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 37 km (23 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 50 km (31 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,966 ft, MEX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 7,316 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Magdalena Contreras
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Contreras to Houston | United States | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 186 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 326 km (202 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to San Antonio | United States | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Zapopan | Mexico | 463 km (288 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Guadalajara | Mexico | 457 km (284 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Mérida | Mexico | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Monterrey | Mexico | 715 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 1,062 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Austin | United States | 1,225 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,248 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Cancún | Mexico | 1,306 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Tegucigalpa | Honduras | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,260 km (783 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Morelia | Mexico | 211 km (131 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Torreón | Mexico | 815 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to San Luis Potosí | Mexico | 363 km (226 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Aguascalientes | Mexico | 427 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Saltillo | Mexico | 702 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Guadalupe | Mexico | 714 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Acapulco de Juárez | Mexico | 286 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Shanghai | China | 12,913 km (8,024 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Chongqing | China | 13,917 km (8,648 mi) | about 18 h 36 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Chengdu | China | 13,924 km (8,652 mi) | about 18 h 36 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Guangzhou | China | 14,125 km (8,777 mi) | about 18 h 52 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Shenzhen | China | 14,120 km (8,774 mi) | about 18 h 51 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Lagos | Nigeria | 11,079 km (6,884 mi) | about 14 h 57 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 15,627 km (9,710 mi) | about 20 h 47 min |
| Magdalena Contreras to Wuhan | China | 13,411 km (8,333 mi) | about 17 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Magdalena Contreras?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). The others, TLC, NLU, PBC, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MEX from Magdalena Contreras city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Magdalena Contreras on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.