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YXK to MXL: distance & flight time
Rimouski (Rimouski Airport) → Mexicali (General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport)
2,637 mi
4,243 km · 2,291 nm
5h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,637 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 38m 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
- YXK — Rimouski Airport · Rimouski, 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 YXK
- YYY · Mont Joli Airport16 mi away
- YFE · Forestville Airport33 mi away
- YBC · Baie Comeau Airport47 mi away
- YME · Matane Airport54 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 YXK from MXL?
The flight distance from Rimouski (YXK) to Mexicali (MXL) is 2,637 miles (4,243 km, 2,291 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YXK to MXL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 38m 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 YXK to MXL?
Nonstop service on YXK–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 5h 38m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rimouski and Mexicali?
Mexicali is 3 hours behind Rimouski.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YXK to MXL?
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Why are some YXK to MXL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain YXK–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.