Airport Comparison
| GDL | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | William P Hobby Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | HOU |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | KHOU |
| City | Guadalajara | Houston |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 46 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 29.650000, -95.280000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Houston (HOU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States is 1,297 kilometers (806 miles / 700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Guadalajara, it's 11:41 in Houston.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,970 feet between the two airports. William P Hobby 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 Houston (HOU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and William P Hobby Airport (HOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.