Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón flights
Ciudad Obregón lies 1,420 km (882 mi) north-west of Mexico City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 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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| Mexico City | Ciudad Obregón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 12.3 million | 329,404 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) |
| Nearest large airport | MEX, 6 km out | CEN, 15 km out |
Clocks in Ciudad Obregón are 1 h behind Mexico City right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands only 1 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
Arriving in Ciudad Obregón
Ciudad Obregón is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Obregón International Airport (regional) | CEN | 15 km (9 mi) | 7,546 ft | 243 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Obregón from Mexico City?
1,420 km (882 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mexico City.
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Ciudad Obregón?
Ciudad Obregón is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Hermosillo against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón flights?
Typically Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN).
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.