GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,834 km
7,353 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
11,834 km
7,353 mi / 6,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL KUV
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code GDL KUV
ICAO Code MMGL RKJK
City Guadalajara Kunsan
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,016 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 35.900000, 126.620000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 11,834 kilometers (7,353 miles / 6,390 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 09:13 in Guadalajara, it's 00:13 in Kunsan. 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 4,987 feet between the two airports. Kunsan 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 Kunsan (KUV) 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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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