GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
5,659 km
3,516 miles
JRF
Kapolei
United States
Distance
5,659 km
3,516 mi / 3,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL JRF
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport
IATA Code GDL JRF
ICAO Code MMGL PHJR
City Guadalajara Kapolei
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5,016 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 21.310000, -158.070000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kapolei (JRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States is 5,659 kilometers (3,516 miles / 3,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Guadalajara, it's 10:11 in Kapolei. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,986 feet between the two airports. Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) 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 Kapolei (JRF) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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