GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,302 km
5,780 miles
LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
Distance
9,302 km
5,780 mi / 5,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL LUC
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Laucala Island Airport
IATA Code GDL LUC
ICAO Code MMGL NFNH
City Guadalajara Laucala Island
Country Mexico Fiji
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,016 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -16.750000, -179.670000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Laucala Island (LUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji is 9,302 kilometers (5,780 miles / 5,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Fiji. 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 12:08 in Guadalajara, it's 06:08 in Laucala Island. With a 18-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 5,006 feet between the two airports. Laucala Island 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 Laucala Island (LUC) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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