DNA
Kadena Air Base
Japan
12,433 km
7,725 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
12,433 km
7,725 mi / 6,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DNA GDL
Airport Name Kadena Air Base Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code DNA GDL
ICAO Code RODN MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 143 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 26.360000, 127.770000 20.520000, -103.310000

Kadena Air Base (DNA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kadena Air Base (DNA) in Kadena Air Base, Japan to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 12,433 kilometers (7,725 miles / 6,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan 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 01:54 in Kadena Air Base, it's 10:54 in Guadalajara. With a 15-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 4,873 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Kadena Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Kadena Air Base (DNA) follows a heading of 311° (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 Kadena Air Base (DNA) 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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