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LYH to MXL: distance & flight time
Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field) → Mexicali (General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport)
2,053 mi
3,305 km · 1,784 nm
4h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,053 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 30m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LYH — Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field · Lynchburg, United States
- MXL — General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport · Mexicali, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LYH
- ROA · Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport43 mi away
- DAN · Danville Regional Airport53 mi away
- SHD · Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport67 mi away
- CHO · Charlottesville Albemarle Airport69 mi away
Near MXL
- CXL · Calexico International Airport16 mi away
- IPL · Imperial County Airport24 mi away
- NJK · El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)29 mi away
- YUM · Yuma MCAS/Yuma International Airport37 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LYH from MXL?
The flight distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Mexicali (MXL) is 2,053 miles (3,305 km, 1,784 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LYH to MXL?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LYH to MXL?
Nonstop service on LYH–MXL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 30m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Mexicali?
Mexicali is 3 hours behind Lynchburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LYH to MXL?
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Why are some LYH to MXL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LYH–MXL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.