Zapopan to Uruapan flights
Uruapan lies 201 km (125 mi) south-east of Zapopan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Zapopan | Uruapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 299,523 |
| Elevation | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) | 1,647 m (5,404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | GDL, 23 km out | UPN, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 30812–63533 | 22795–35266 |
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 Uruapan
Uruapan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (regional) | UPN | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,874 ft | 5,258 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Uruapan from Zapopan?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Zapopan.
How long does it take to get from Zapopan to Uruapan by air?
About 1 h, 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 Uruapan?
No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zapopan to Uruapan flights?
Typically Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN).
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.