Airport Comparison
| AAZ | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Quezaltenango Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | AAZ | GDL |
| ICAO Code | MGQZ | MMGL |
| City | Quezaltenango | Guadalajara |
| Country | Guatemala | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 7,779 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 14.870000, -91.500000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 1,399 kilometers (869 miles / 756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Guatemala with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:43 in Quezaltenango, it's 08:43 in Guadalajara.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,763 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.