Tepic to Zapopan flights
Zapopan lies 179 km (111 mi) south-east of Tepic, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| Tepic | Zapopan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 332,863 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,117 ft) | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | PVR, 99 km out | GDL, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 21961–81856 | 30812–63533 |
Clocks in Zapopan are 1 h ahead of Tepic right now, so a 59 min journey lands 1 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tepic
Tepic is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ, 11 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara International Airport | GDL | 23 km (14 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5,016 ft |
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Staying in Zapopan
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Common questions
How far is Zapopan from Tepic?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tepic.
How long does it take to get from Tepic to Zapopan by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tepic and Zapopan?
Zapopan is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Mazatlan).
Which airports are used for Tepic to Zapopan flights?
Typically Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Where can I stay in Zapopan?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Zapopan, bookable on this site.
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.