FKJ
Fukui Airport
Japan
11,140 km
6,922 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
11,140 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FKJ GDL
Airport Name Fukui Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FKJ GDL
ICAO Code RJNF MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 19 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 36.140000, 136.220000 20.520000, -103.310000

Fukui Airport (FKJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukui Airport (FKJ) in Fukui Airport, Japan to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 11,140 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 18:34 in Fukui Airport, it's 03:34 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 4,997 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Fukui Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Fukui Airport (FKJ) follows a heading of 315° (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 Fukui Airport (FKJ) 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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