GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,035 km
8,100 miles
LZN
Nangang Island
Taiwan
Distance
13,035 km
8,100 mi / 7,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL LZN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Matsu Nangan Airport
IATA Code GDL LZN
ICAO Code MMGL RCFG
City Guadalajara Nangang Island
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,016 ft 232 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 26.160000, 119.960000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Nangang Island (LZN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN) in Nangang Island, Taiwan is 13,035 kilometers (8,100 miles / 7,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Taiwan. 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 12:53 in Guadalajara, it's 02:53 in Nangang Island. With a 14-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 4,784 feet between the two airports. Matsu Nangan 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 Nangang Island (LZN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 46° (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 Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.