ATL
Atlanta
United States
1,995 km
1,239 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
1,995 km
1,239 mi / 1,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ATL JAL
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code ATL JAL
ICAO Code KATL MMJA
City Atlanta Xalapa
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,026 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 19.480000, -96.800000

Atlanta (ATL) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 1,995 kilometers (1,239 miles / 1,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Atlanta, it's 06:13 in Xalapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,101 feet between the two airports. El Lencero Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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