Cancún to Jalapa flights
Jalapa lies 800 km (497 mi) south-west of Cancún, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 47 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.
| Cancún | Jalapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 888,797 | 159,840 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,360 m (4,462 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Cancun) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | CUN, 15 km out | GUA, 58 km out |
| Postal codes | 86936–89604 | 21001 |
Clocks in Jalapa are 1 h behind Cancún right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands only 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jalapa
Crossing from Mexico into Guatemala: money changes from the Peso to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cancún
Cancún is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cancún International Airport (CUN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cozumel International Airport (CZM, 74 km).
Arriving in Jalapa
Jalapa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | 58 km (36 mi) | 9,800 ft | 4,952 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jalapa from Cancún?
800 km (497 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cancún.
How long does it take to get from Cancún to Jalapa by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cancún and Jalapa?
Jalapa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guatemala against America/Cancun).
Which airports are used for Cancún to Jalapa flights?
Typically Cancún International Airport (CUN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
What currency do I need in Jalapa?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
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.