Santiago de Querétaro to Magdalena Contreras flights
Magdalena Contreras lies 186 km (116 mi) south-east of Santiago de Querétaro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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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| Santiago de Querétaro | Magdalena Contreras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.6 million | 238,431 |
| Elevation | 1,826 m (5,991 ft) | 2,348 m (7,703 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | QRO, 21 km out | MEX, 19 km out |
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 Magdalena Contreras
Magdalena Contreras is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 37 km), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 50 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 19 km (12 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 37 km (23 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 50 km (31 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Magdalena Contreras from Santiago de Querétaro?
186 km (116 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santiago de Querétaro.
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Querétaro to Magdalena Contreras by air?
About 59 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 Magdalena Contreras?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for Santiago de Querétaro to Magdalena Contreras flights?
Typically Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Magdalena Contreras also has TLC, NLU, PBC.
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.