San Salvador to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl flights
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl lies 1,224 km (761 mi) north-west of San Salvador, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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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| San Salvador | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Mexico |
| Population | 525,990 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) | 2,235 m (7,333 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | SAL, 31 km out | MEX, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Crossing from El Salvador 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 San Salvador
San Salvador is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ilopango International Airport (ILS, 7 km).
Arriving in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 7 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, 38 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 58 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 38 km (24 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 58 km (36 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 73 km (45 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl from San Salvador?
1,224 km (761 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Salvador.
How long does it take to get from San Salvador to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl by air?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Salvador and Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Salvador to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl flights?
Typically El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl also has NLU, TLC, PBC.
What currency do I need in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl?
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.