GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,729 km
7,288 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
11,729 km
7,288 mi / 6,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL ICN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GDL ICN
ICAO Code MMGL RKSI
City Guadalajara Seoul
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,016 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 37.470000, 126.450000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 11,729 kilometers (7,288 miles / 6,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Guadalajara, it's 20:23 in Seoul. 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 4,993 feet between the two airports. Incheon 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 Seoul (ICN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 48° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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