BCD
Bacolod City
Philippines
13,869 km
8,618 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
13,869 km
8,618 mi / 7,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BCD GDL
Airport Name Bacolod-Silay City International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BCD GDL
ICAO Code RPVB MMGL
City Bacolod City Guadalajara
Country Philippines Mexico
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 10.780000, 123.020000 20.520000, -103.310000

Bacolod City (BCD) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bacolod-Silay City International Airport (BCD) in Bacolod City, Philippines to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 13,869 kilometers (8,618 miles / 7,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Philippines with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:37 in Bacolod City, it's 05:37 in Guadalajara. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,016 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Bacolod-Silay City International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bacolod City (BCD) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bacolod-Silay City International Airport (BCD) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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