Phoenix to Ciudad General Escobedo flights
Ciudad General Escobedo lies 1,418 km (881 mi) south-east of Phoenix, +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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| Phoenix | Ciudad General Escobedo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 454,967 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Nearest large airport | PHX, 6 km out | MTY, 21 km out |
Clocks in Ciudad General Escobedo are 1 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands 3 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad General Escobedo
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Phoenix
Phoenix is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 42 km).
Arriving in Ciudad General Escobedo
Ciudad General Escobedo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey International Airport | MTY | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,278 ft |
| Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (regional) | SLW | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,506 ft | 4,778 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad General Escobedo from Phoenix?
1,418 km (881 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Phoenix.
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Ciudad General Escobedo 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 Phoenix and Ciudad General Escobedo?
Ciudad General Escobedo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Monterrey against America/Phoenix).
Which airports are used for Phoenix to Ciudad General Escobedo flights?
Typically Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY); Ciudad General Escobedo also has SLW.
What currency do I need in Ciudad General Escobedo?
The Peso (MXN).
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.