Albuquerque to El Paso flights
El Paso lies 370 km (230 mi) south of Albuquerque, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Albuquerque | El Paso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 564,559 | 678,815 |
| Elevation | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | ABQ, 6 km out | ELP, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 87101–87199 | 79901–88595 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Albuquerque
Albuquerque is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,793-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 78 km).
Arriving in El Paso
El Paso is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 15 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso International Airport | ELP | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,020 ft | 3,959 ft |
| Abraham González International Airport | CJS | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,858 ft | 3,904 ft |
| Las Cruces International Airport (regional) | LRU | 72 km (45 mi) | 7,506 ft | 4,456 ft |
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Staying in El Paso
Our booking partner lists 200 places to stay in El Paso. Of the 170 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (102), and 2 are five-star. Across 83 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 47,806 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is El Paso from Albuquerque?
370 km (230 mi) in a straight line, south of Albuquerque.
How long does it take to get from Albuquerque to El Paso by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Albuquerque and El Paso?
No, both are on America/Denver at the moment.
Which airports are used for Albuquerque to El Paso flights?
Typically Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to El Paso International Airport (ELP); El Paso also has CJS, LRU.
Where can I stay in El Paso?
Our booking partner lists 200 places to stay in El Paso, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.