Flights to Morelia
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MLM | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,155 ft | 6,033 ft |
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (regional) | UPN | 96 km (60 mi) | 7,874 ft | 5,258 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,155 ft, MLM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 6,033 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Morelia
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morelia to Mexico City | Mexico | 218 km (135 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Morelia to Houston | United States | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Morelia to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 226 km (140 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Morelia to Puebla | Mexico | 321 km (199 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Morelia to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 223 km (138 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Morelia to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 166 km (103 mi) | about 58 min |
| Morelia to San Antonio | United States | 1,115 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Morelia to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Morelia to Zapopan | Mexico | 256 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Morelia to Guadalajara | Mexico | 250 km (156 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Morelia to Mérida | Mexico | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Morelia to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 218 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Morelia to Monterrey | Mexico | 671 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Morelia to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 230 km (143 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Morelia to Fort Worth | United States | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Morelia to Guatemala City | Guatemala | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Morelia to Austin | United States | 1,225 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Morelia to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Morelia to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 205 km (128 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Morelia to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Morelia to Culiacán | Mexico | 854 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Morelia to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Morelia to Shanghai | China | 12,751 km (7,923 mi) | about 17 h 6 min |
| Morelia to Chongqing | China | 13,783 km (8,564 mi) | about 18 h 25 min |
| Morelia to Chengdu | China | 13,798 km (8,574 mi) | about 18 h 26 min |
| Morelia to Guangzhou | China | 13,964 km (8,677 mi) | about 18 h 39 min |
| Morelia to Shenzhen | China | 13,956 km (8,672 mi) | about 18 h 39 min |
| Morelia to Lagos | Nigeria | 11,275 km (7,006 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Morelia to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 15,455 km (9,603 mi) | about 20 h 34 min |
| Morelia to Wuhan | China | 13,261 km (8,240 mi) | about 17 h 45 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Morelia?
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) is the closest large airport at 24 km (15 mi). The others, UPN, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MLM from Morelia city centre?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Morelia on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.