Puebla to Heroica Matamoros flights
Heroica Matamoros lies 763 km (474 mi) north of Puebla, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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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| Puebla | Heroica Matamoros | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 510,739 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Matamoros) |
| Nearest large airport | PBC, 21 km out | BRO, 8 km out |
Clocks in Heroica Matamoros are 1 h ahead of Puebla right now, so a 1 h 44 min journey lands 2 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Puebla
Puebla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Heroica Matamoros
Heroica Matamoros is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,399 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 12 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 42 km), General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 74 km), McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (regional) | BRO | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,399 ft | 22 ft |
| General Servando Canales International Airport (regional) | MAM | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,546 ft | 25 ft |
| Valley International Airport (regional) | HRL | 42 km (26 mi) | 9,400 ft | 36 ft |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport (regional) | REX | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,243 ft | 139 ft |
| McAllen Miller International Airport (regional) | MFE | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,120 ft | 107 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Heroica Matamoros from Puebla?
763 km (474 mi) in a straight line, north of Puebla.
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Heroica Matamoros by air?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Heroica Matamoros?
Heroica Matamoros is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Matamoros against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Puebla to Heroica Matamoros flights?
Typically Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) to Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO); Heroica Matamoros also has MAM, HRL, REX, MFE.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.