El Paso to El Monte flights
El Monte lies 1,107 km (688 mi) west of El Paso, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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.
| El Paso | El Monte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 678,815 | 116,732 |
| Elevation | 1,137 m (3,730 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | ELP, 12 km out | LGB, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 79901–88595 | 91731–91735 |
Clocks in El Monte are 1 h behind El Paso right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving El Paso
El Paso is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 15 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 72 km).
Arriving in El Monte
El Monte is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 34 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 38 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 39 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 46 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 30 km (19 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 34 km (21 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 39 km (24 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 46 km (29 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 73 km (45 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Monte from El Paso?
1,107 km (688 mi) in a straight line, west of El Paso.
How long does it take to get from El Paso to El Monte by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Paso and El Monte?
El Monte is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for El Paso to El Monte flights?
Typically El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Long Beach International Airport (LGB); El Monte also has BUR, LAX, ONT, SNA, SBD.
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.