GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,666 km
7,249 miles
JWO
Jungwon Air Base
South Korea
Distance
11,666 km
7,249 mi / 6,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL JWO
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Jungwon Air Base
IATA Code GDL JWO
ICAO Code MMGL RKTI
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,016 ft 281 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 37.030000, 127.890000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Jungwon Air Base (JWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Jungwon Air Base (JWO) in Jungwon Air Base, South Korea is 11,666 kilometers (7,249 miles / 6,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 20:45 in Guadalajara, it's 11:45 in Jungwon Air Base. 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 4,735 feet between the two airports. Jungwon Air Base 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 Jungwon Air Base (JWO) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Jungwon Air Base (JWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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