Airport Comparison
| GDL | GUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Guam International Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | GUM |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | PGUM |
| City | Guadalajara | Guam |
| Country | Mexico | Guam |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Pacific/Guam |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 305 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 13.500000, 144.800000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Guam (GUM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Guam International Airport (GUM) in Guam, Guam is 11,668 kilometers (7,250 miles / 6,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.
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 Mexico with Guam. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:58 in Guadalajara, it's 02:58 in Guam. 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 4,711 feet between the two airports. Guam International Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guam (GUM) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Guam International Airport (GUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.