CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
15,579 km
9,680 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
15,579 km
9,680 mi / 8,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CKW GDL
Airport Name Graeme Rowley Aerodrome Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code CKW GDL
ICAO Code YCHK MMGL
City Christmas Creek mine Guadalajara
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -22.360000, 119.650000 20.520000, -103.310000

Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 15,579 kilometers (9,680 miles / 8,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Australia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Christmas Creek mine, it's 06:20 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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) 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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