Tucson to San Luis Río Colorado flights
San Luis Río Colorado lies 362 km (225 mi) west of Tucson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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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| Tucson | San Luis Río Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 542,629 | 176,685 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) |
| Nearest large airport | TUS, 12 km out | YUM, 26 km out |
What changes when you arrive in San Luis Río Colorado
Crossing from United States 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 Tucson
Tucson is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,996-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in San Luis Río Colorado
San Luis Río Colorado is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,300-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL, 48 km), Imperial County Airport (IPL, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (regional) | YUM | 26 km (16 mi) | 13,300 ft | 213 ft |
| General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (regional) | MXL | 48 km (30 mi) | 8,530 ft | 74 ft |
| Imperial County Airport (regional) | IPL | 86 km (53 mi) | 5,308 ft | -54 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Luis Río Colorado from Tucson?
362 km (225 mi) in a straight line, west of Tucson.
How long does it take to get from Tucson to San Luis Río Colorado by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tucson and San Luis Río Colorado?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tucson to San Luis Río Colorado flights?
Typically Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM); San Luis Río Colorado also has MXL, IPL.
What currency do I need in San Luis Río Colorado?
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.