Mérida to Grand Prairie flights
Grand Prairie lies 1,499 km (931 mi) north-west of Mérida, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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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| Mérida | Grand Prairie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.2 million | 187,809 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 162 m (531 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MID, 5 km out | DFW, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 21920–97203 | 75050–75054 |
Clocks in Grand Prairie are 1 h ahead of Mérida right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands 3 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Grand Prairie
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 Mérida
Mérida is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 18 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 35 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 18 km (11 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 35 km (22 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport (regional) | MWL | 99 km (62 mi) | 5,996 ft | 974 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Grand Prairie from Mérida?
1,499 km (931 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mérida.
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Grand Prairie by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Merida).
Which airports are used for Mérida to Grand Prairie flights?
Typically Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Grand Prairie also has DAL, FTW, MWL.
What currency do I need in Grand Prairie?
The Dollar (USD).
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.