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MRR to CEN: distance & flight time
Macara (Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport) → Ciudad Obregon (Ciudad Obregón International Airport)
2,965 mi
4,772 km · 2,577 nm
6h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,965 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 17m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MRR — Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport · Macara, Ecuador
- CEN — Ciudad Obregón International Airport · Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is MRR from CEN?
The flight distance from Macara (MRR) to Ciudad Obregon (CEN) is 2,965 miles (4,772 km, 2,577 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRR to CEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 17m 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 MRR to CEN?
Nonstop service on MRR–CEN 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 6h 17m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Macara and Ciudad Obregon?
Ciudad Obregon is 2 hours behind Macara.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRR to CEN?
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Why are some MRR to CEN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MRR–CEN 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.