GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
6,789 km
4,219 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
6,789 km
4,219 mi / 3,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL IRJ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code GDL IRJ
ICAO Code MMGL SANL
City Guadalajara La Rioja
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Guadalajara (GDL) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 6,789 kilometers (4,219 miles / 3,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:33 in Guadalajara, it's 07:33 in La Rioja. 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 3,579 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid 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 La Rioja (IRJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 320° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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