Ecatepec de Morelos to Uruapan flights
Uruapan lies 315 km (196 mi) west 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 1 h 9 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 | Uruapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.6 million | 299,523 |
| Elevation | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) | 1,647 m (5,404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | NLU, 16 km out | UPN, 3 km out |
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 Uruapan
Uruapan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (regional) | UPN | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,874 ft | 5,258 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Uruapan from Ecatepec de Morelos?
315 km (196 mi) in a straight line, west of Ecatepec de Morelos.
How long does it take to get from Ecatepec de Morelos to Uruapan by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Uruapan?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ecatepec de Morelos to Uruapan flights?
Typically Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.