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MCE to PPM: distance & flight time
Merced (Merced Regional Macready Field) → Pompano Beach (Pompano Beach Airpark)
2,472 mi
3,978 km · 2,148 nm
5h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,472 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 19m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field · Merced, United States
- PPM — Pompano Beach Airpark · Pompano Beach, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCE
- MER · Castle Airport7 mi away
- RMY · Mariposa Yosemite Airport30 mi away
- MAE · Madera Municipal Airport30 mi away
- MOD · Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field34 mi away
Near PPM
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport12 mi away
- MIA · Miami International Airport33 mi away
- FXE · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport5 mi away
- BCT · Boca Raton Airport9 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCE from PPM?
The flight distance from Merced (MCE) to Pompano Beach (PPM) is 2,472 miles (3,978 km, 2,148 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCE to PPM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 19m 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 MCE to PPM?
Nonstop service on MCE–PPM 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 5h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Merced and Pompano Beach?
Pompano Beach is 3 hours ahead of Merced.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCE to PPM?
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Why are some MCE to PPM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCE–PPM 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.