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ZLT to MXL: distance & flight time
La Tabatière (La Tabatière Airport) → Mexicali (General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport)
3,074 mi
4,946 km · 2,671 nm
6h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,074 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 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
- ZLT — La Tabatière Airport · La Tabatière, 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 ZLT
- ZTB · Tête-à-la-Baleine Airport21 mi away
- YIF · St Augustin Airport30 mi away
- YHR · Chevery Airport38 mi away
- ZGS · La Romaine Airport85 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 ZLT from MXL?
The flight distance from La Tabatière (ZLT) to Mexicali (MXL) is 3,074 miles (4,946 km, 2,671 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZLT to MXL?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 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 ZLT to MXL?
Nonstop service on ZLT–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 6h 30m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between La Tabatière and Mexicali?
Mexicali is 3 hours behind La Tabatière.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZLT to MXL?
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Why are some ZLT to MXL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZLT–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.