León de los Aldama to Magdalena Contreras flights
Magdalena Contreras lies 326 km (202 mi) south-east of León de los Aldama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
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| León de los Aldama | Magdalena Contreras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.6 million | 238,431 |
| Elevation | 1,803 m (5,915 ft) | 2,348 m (7,703 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | BJX, 25 km out | MEX, 19 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving León de los Aldama
León de los Aldama is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Aguascalientes International Airport (AGU, 92 km).
Arriving in Magdalena Contreras
Magdalena Contreras is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 37 km), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 50 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 19 km (12 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 37 km (23 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 50 km (31 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Magdalena Contreras from León de los Aldama?
326 km (202 mi) in a straight line, south-east of León de los Aldama.
How long does it take to get from León de los Aldama to Magdalena Contreras by air?
About 1 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 León de los Aldama and Magdalena Contreras?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for León de los Aldama to Magdalena Contreras flights?
Typically Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Magdalena Contreras also has TLC, NLU, PBC.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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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.