Airport Comparison
| DCN | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | RAAF Base Curtin | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | DCN | GDL |
| ICAO Code | YCIN | MMGL |
| City | N/A | Guadalajara |
| Country | Australia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 300 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.580000, 123.830000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 15,066 kilometers (9,362 miles / 8,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.
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 22:31 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 08:31 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 4,716 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than RAAF Base Curtin. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 265° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.