Abilene to Zapopan flights
Zapopan lies 1,353 km (841 mi) south of Abilene, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| Abilene | Zapopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 125,182 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | ABI, 6 km out | GDL, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 79601–79699 | 30812–63533 |
Clocks in Zapopan are 1 h behind Abilene right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zapopan
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abilene
Abilene is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Abilene Regional Airport (ABI), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,208 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Zapopan
Zapopan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara International Airport | GDL | 23 km (14 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5,016 ft |
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Staying in Zapopan
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16). Guests have left 2,556 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zapopan from Abilene?
1,353 km (841 mi) in a straight line, south of Abilene.
How long does it take to get from Abilene to Zapopan by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abilene and Zapopan?
Zapopan is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Abilene to Zapopan flights?
Typically Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
What currency do I need in Zapopan?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Zapopan?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan, 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.