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YEG to MXL: distance & flight time
Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) → Mexicali (General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport)
1,431 mi
2,303 km · 1,244 nm
3h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,431 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 35m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YEG — Edmonton International Airport · Edmonton, Canada
- 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 YEG
- YXD · Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport18 mi away
- YQF · Red Deer Regional Airport79 mi away
- YRM · Rocky Mountain House Airport82 mi away
- YZU · Whitecourt Airport107 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 YEG from MXL?
The flight distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1,431 miles (2,303 km, 1,244 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YEG to MXL?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 35m 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 YEG to MXL?
Nonstop service on YEG–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 3h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and Mexicali?
Mexicali is 1 hour behind Edmonton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YEG to MXL?
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Why are some YEG to MXL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain YEG–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.