Monterrey to Zacatecas flights
Zacatecas lies 397 km (247 mi) south-west of Monterrey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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.
| Monterrey | Zacatecas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.1 million | 129,011 |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,837 ft) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | MTY, 24 km out | ZCL, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | 21913–95858 | 21070–86955 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Monterrey
Monterrey is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW, 63 km).
Arriving in Zacatecas
Zacatecas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (regional) | ZCL | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,843 ft | 7,141 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zacatecas from Monterrey?
397 km (247 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Monterrey.
How long does it take to get from Monterrey to Zacatecas by air?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Monterrey and Zacatecas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Monterrey to Zacatecas flights?
Typically Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL).
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.