Mexico City to Tepic flights
Tepic lies 644 km (400 mi) west of Mexico City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 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.
| Mexico City | Tepic | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 12.3 million | 332,863 |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) | 950 m (3,117 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Nearest large airport | MEX, 6 km out | PVR, 99 km out |
Clocks in Tepic are 1 h behind Mexico City right now, so a 1 h 35 min journey lands only 35 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
Arriving in Tepic
Tepic is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ, 11 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta International Airport | PVR | 99 km (62 mi) | 10,171 ft | 23 ft |
| Amado Nervo National Airport (regional) | TPQ | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,171 ft | 3,020 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tepic from Mexico City?
644 km (400 mi) in a straight line, west of Mexico City.
How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Tepic by air?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexico City and Tepic?
Tepic is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mazatlan against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Mexico City to Tepic flights?
Typically Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR); Tepic also has TPQ.
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.