León de los Aldama to Uruapan flights
Uruapan lies 194 km (120 mi) south 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 gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| León de los Aldama | Uruapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.6 million | 299,523 |
| Elevation | 1,803 m (5,915 ft) | 1,647 m (5,404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | BJX, 25 km out | UPN, 3 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 Uruapan
Uruapan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (regional) | UPN | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,874 ft | 5,258 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Uruapan from León de los Aldama?
194 km (120 mi) in a straight line, south of León de los Aldama.
How long does it take to get from León de los Aldama to Uruapan by air?
About 1 h, 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 Uruapan?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for León de los Aldama to Uruapan flights?
Typically Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) to Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN).
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.