Zapopan to Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez flights
Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez lies 166 km (103 mi) south of Zapopan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 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.
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| Zapopan | Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 117,600 |
| Elevation | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | GDL, 23 km out | CLQ, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez
Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (regional) | CLQ | 17 km (11 mi) | 7,546 ft | 2,467 ft |
| Playa de Oro International Airport (regional) | ZLO | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,218 ft | 30 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez from Zapopan?
166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, south of Zapopan.
How long does it take to get from Zapopan to Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zapopan and Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zapopan to Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez flights?
Typically Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ); Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez also has ZLO.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.