Airport Comparison
| GDL | KCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Kings Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | KCS |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | YKCS |
| City | Guadalajara | N/A |
| Country | Mexico | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Australia/Darwin |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 615 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | -24.420000, 131.840000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia is 14,368 kilometers (8,928 miles / 7,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.
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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Guadalajara, it's 19:41 in Kings Creek Airport. With a 15.5-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 4,401 feet between the two airports. Kings Creek 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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 83° (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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.