Ecatepec de Morelos to Petapa flights
Petapa lies 1,066 km (663 mi) south-east of Ecatepec de Morelos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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.
| Ecatepec de Morelos | Petapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Population | 1.6 million | 135,447 |
| Elevation | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) | 1,283 m (4,209 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | NLU, 16 km out | GUA, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Petapa
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 Ecatepec de Morelos
Ecatepec de Morelos is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 19 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 61 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 88 km).
Arriving in Petapa
Petapa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 10 km (6 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 | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,800 ft | 4,952 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Petapa from Ecatepec de Morelos?
1,066 km (663 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ecatepec de Morelos.
How long does it take to get from Ecatepec de Morelos to Petapa by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ecatepec de Morelos and Petapa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ecatepec de Morelos to Petapa flights?
Typically Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
What currency do I need in Petapa?
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.