GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,500 km
7,146 miles
MFN
Milford Sound Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,500 km
7,146 mi / 6,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL MFN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Milford Sound Airport
IATA Code GDL MFN
ICAO Code MMGL NZMF
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,016 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -44.670000, 167.920000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) in Milford Sound Airport, New Zealand is 11,500 kilometers (7,146 miles / 6,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 New Zealand. 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 22:34 in Guadalajara, it's 17:34 in Milford Sound Airport. With a 19-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. Milford Sound 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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 74° (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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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