Flights to Zacatecas
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, ZCL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 7,141 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 Zacatecas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zacatecas to Mexico City | Mexico | 516 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Zacatecas to Houston | United States | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Zacatecas to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 527 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Zacatecas to Puebla | Mexico | 614 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Zacatecas to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 507 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Zacatecas to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 332 km (206 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Zacatecas to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 205 km (128 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Zacatecas to San Antonio | United States | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Zacatecas to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,066 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Zacatecas to Zapopan | Mexico | 242 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Zacatecas to Guadalajara | Mexico | 246 km (153 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Zacatecas to Dallas | United States | 1,250 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Zacatecas to Mérida | Mexico | 1,352 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Zacatecas to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 512 km (318 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Zacatecas to Monterrey | Mexico | 397 km (247 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Zacatecas to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Zacatecas to Fort Worth | United States | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Zacatecas to Austin | United States | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Zacatecas to Chihuahua | Mexico | 741 km (460 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Zacatecas to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 504 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Zacatecas to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Zacatecas to Culiacán | Mexico | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Zacatecas to Shanghai | China | 12,396 km (7,703 mi) | about 16 h 39 min |
| Zacatecas to Chongqing | China | 13,414 km (8,335 mi) | about 17 h 57 min |
| Zacatecas to Chengdu | China | 13,428 km (8,344 mi) | about 17 h 58 min |
| Zacatecas to Guangzhou | China | 13,609 km (8,456 mi) | about 18 h 12 min |
| Zacatecas to Shenzhen | China | 13,603 km (8,452 mi) | about 18 h 11 min |
| Zacatecas to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 15,109 km (9,388 mi) | about 20 h 7 min |
| Zacatecas to Wuhan | China | 12,898 km (8,015 mi) | about 17 h 17 min |
| Zacatecas to Lahore | Pakistan | 13,965 km (8,678 mi) | about 18 h 39 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 Zacatecas?
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is ZCL from Zacatecas city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Zacatecas 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.