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MLM to PLP: distance & flight time
Morelia (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) → La Palma (Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport)
1,722 mi
2,771 km · 1,496 nm
3h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,722 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 51m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLM — General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport · Morelia, Mexico
- PLP — Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport · La Palma, Panama
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MLM
Near PLP
- PUE · Puerto Obaldia Airport53 mi away
- CPB · Capurganá Airport56 mi away
- ACD · Alcides Fernández Airport58 mi away
- JQE · Jaqué Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MLM from PLP?
The flight distance from Morelia (MLM) to La Palma (PLP) is 1,722 miles (2,771 km, 1,496 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLM to PLP?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Morelia and La Palma?
La Palma is 1 hour ahead of Morelia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLM to PLP?
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