Morelia to Guadalajara flights
Guadalajara lies 250 km (156 mi) north-west of Morelia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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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| Morelia | Guadalajara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 743,275 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 1,917 m (6,289 ft) | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | MLM, 24 km out | GDL, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | 21700–86801 | 21573–99363 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Morelia
Morelia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN, 96 km).
Arriving in Guadalajara
Guadalajara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 18 km (11 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 | 18 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5,016 ft |
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Staying in Guadalajara
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 506 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (242), and 20 are five-star. Across 274 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 156,900 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guadalajara from Morelia?
250 km (156 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Morelia.
How long does it take to get from Morelia to Guadalajara by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Morelia and Guadalajara?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for Morelia to Guadalajara flights?
Typically General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Where can I stay in Guadalajara?
Our booking partner lists 1,046+ places to stay in Guadalajara, 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.