Santiago de Querétaro to Laredo flights
Laredo lies 774 km (481 mi) north of Santiago de Querétaro, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 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.
| Santiago de Querétaro | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 1,826 m (5,991 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | QRO, 21 km out | LRD, 6 km out |
Clocks in Laredo are 1 h ahead of Santiago de Querétaro right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Laredo
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 Santiago de Querétaro
Santiago de Querétaro is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Laredo
Laredo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Laredo International Airport (LRD), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,743 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo International Airport (regional) | LRD | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,743 ft | 508 ft |
| Quetzalcóatl International Airport (regional) | NLD | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,562 ft | 484 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from Santiago de Querétaro?
774 km (481 mi) in a straight line, north of Santiago de Querétaro.
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Querétaro to Laredo by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago de Querétaro and Laredo?
Laredo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Santiago de Querétaro to Laredo flights?
Typically Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) to Laredo International Airport (LRD); Laredo also has NLD.
What currency do I need in Laredo?
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.