Apopa to Ecatepec de Morelos flights
Ecatepec de Morelos lies 1,234 km (767 mi) north-west of Apopa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
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| Apopa | Ecatepec de Morelos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador | Mexico |
| Population | 112,158 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 434 m (1,424 ft) | 2,306 m (7,566 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | SAL, 42 km out | NLU, 16 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ecatepec de Morelos
Crossing from El Salvador 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 Apopa
Apopa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ilopango International Airport (ILS, 14 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 16 km (10 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 19 km (12 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 61 km (38 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 88 km (55 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Ecatepec de Morelos
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Common questions
How far is Ecatepec de Morelos from Apopa?
1,234 km (767 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Apopa.
How long does it take to get from Apopa to Ecatepec de Morelos by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Apopa and Ecatepec de Morelos?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Apopa to Ecatepec de Morelos flights?
Typically El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU); Ecatepec de Morelos also has MEX, TLC, PBC.
What currency do I need in Ecatepec de Morelos?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Ecatepec de Morelos?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Ecatepec de Morelos, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.