Distance From Gibson Field to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan N. Álvarez

The distance from Gibson Field () to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan N. Álvarez (ACA) is 1522 miles or 2449 kilometers or 1322 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lafayette ( United States ) to Ciudad de Acapulco ( Mexico )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lafayette and Ciudad de Acapulco takes around 3 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gibson Field, Lafayette, United States to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan N. Álvarez, Ciudad de Acapulco, Mexico is 3 hours 29 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - ACA

Kilometers		2449 km
Statute Miles		1522 miles
Nautical Miles		1322 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 29 minutes

Gibson Field to Aeropuerto Internacional Juan N. Álvarez Flight Route Map - to ACA Flight Path

Location of Gibson Field & Aeropuerto Internacional Juan N. Álvarez is given below.
Click the map to view Lafayette to Ciudad de Acapulco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lafayette, United States and Ciudad de Acapulco, Mexico. .

Nonstop flight route between Lafayette, United States and Ciudad de Acapulco, Mexico.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ACA

Time difference between Lafayette (United States) and Ciudad de Acapulco (Mexico) is 2 Hours.
Ciudad de Acapulco time is 2 Hours behind Lafayette.

Location	Local Time
Lafayette (United States)	2026-05-02, 05:01:29 EDT
Ciudad de Acapulco (Mexico)	2026-05-02, 03:01:29 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gibson Field ( / GE05) Lafayette, United States

Destination

Aeropuerto Internacional Juan N. Álvarez (ACA / MMAA) Ciudad de Acapulco, Mexico