FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
7,558 km
4,696 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
7,558 km
4,696 mi / 4,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
294°
west northwest

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FOR GDL
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FOR GDL
ICAO Code SBFZ MMGL
City Fortaleza Guadalajara
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 20.520000, -103.310000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 7,558 kilometers (4,696 miles / 4,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Fortaleza, it's 12:22 in Guadalajara. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,934 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Pinto Martins International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) 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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