Puebla to Waco flights
Waco lies 1,394 km (866 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 2 h 32 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.
| Puebla | Waco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 132,356 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PBC, 21 km out | ACT, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 15020–96670 | 76701–76799 |
Clocks in Waco are 1 h ahead of Puebla right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Waco
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 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 Waco
Waco is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Waco Regional Airport (ACT), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,107 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco Regional Airport (regional) | ACT | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,107 ft | 516 ft |
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (regional) | GRK | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,997 ft | 1,015 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Waco from Puebla?
1,394 km (866 mi) in a straight line, north of Puebla.
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Waco by air?
About 2 h 32 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 Waco?
Waco is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Puebla to Waco flights?
Typically Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) to Waco Regional Airport (ACT); Waco also has GRK.
What currency do I need in Waco?
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.