Zapopan to Abilene flights
Abilene lies 1,353 km (841 mi) north of Zapopan, +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.
| Zapopan | Abilene | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 125,182 |
| Elevation | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | GDL, 23 km out | ABI, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 30812–63533 | 79601–79699 |
Clocks in Abilene are 1 h ahead of Zapopan right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands 3 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Abilene
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Regional Airport (regional) | ABI | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,208 ft | 1,791 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abilene from Zapopan?
1,353 km (841 mi) in a straight line, north of Zapopan.
How long does it take to get from Zapopan to Abilene 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 Zapopan and Abilene?
Abilene is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Zapopan to Abilene flights?
Typically Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
What currency do I need in Abilene?
The Dollar (USD).
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.