EMD
Emerald
Australia
12,718 km
7,902 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
12,718 km
7,902 mi / 6,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EMD GDL
Airport Name Emerald Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code EMD GDL
ICAO Code YEML MMGL
City Emerald Guadalajara
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Mexico_City
Elevation 624 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -23.570000, 148.180000 20.520000, -103.310000

Emerald (EMD) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emerald Airport (EMD) in Emerald, Australia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 12,718 kilometers (7,902 miles / 6,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 04:27 in Emerald, it's 12:27 in Guadalajara. With a 16-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 4,392 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Emerald Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Emerald (EMD) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Emerald Airport (EMD) 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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