Mexicali to Las Vegas flights
Las Vegas lies 395 km (246 mi) north of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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.
| Mexicali | Las Vegas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 641,903 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 613 m (2,011 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | LAS, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 89101–89199 |
What changes when you arrive in Las Vegas
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 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).
Arriving in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,835-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD, 36 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International Airport | LAS | 10 km (6 mi) | 14,835 ft | 2,181 ft |
| Boulder City Municipal Airport (regional) | BLD | 36 km (22 mi) | 5,103 ft | 2,201 ft |
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Staying in Las Vegas
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Common questions
How far is Las Vegas from Mexicali?
395 km (246 mi) in a straight line, north of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Las Vegas by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Las Vegas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Las Vegas flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS); Las Vegas also has BLD.
What currency do I need in Las Vegas?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Las Vegas?
Our booking partner lists 994 places to stay in Las Vegas, 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.