Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón (NLU–CEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 865 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

NLU–CEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NLU–CEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 4 320 2h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NLU to CEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to CEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
89
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ciudad Obregón from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Ciudad Obregón International Airport.
Metric NLU→CEN MEX→CEN
Distance from NLU – 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 4 18
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 35m
Mexico City (MEX) to Ciudad Obregón flights
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Ciudad Obregón International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ciudad Obregón is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
NLU: CST · CEN: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 5:00 PM in Ciudad Obregón.
Distance & Flight Time
865 mi / 1,391 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Facts

NLU–CEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Ciudad Obregón route.
Route details
Distance865 mi / 1,391 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: CEN
Full nameCiudad Obregón International Airport
IATA / ICAOCEN / MMCN
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Elevation243 ft / 74 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to CEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Ciudad Obregón International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 865 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Viva.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from NLU to CEN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GDL and TIJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ciudad Obregón is 1 hour behind Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from CEN to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NLU to CEN

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NLU to CEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to CEN ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,391 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via GDL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX).