GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
1,835 km
1,141 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
1,835 km
1,141 mi / 991 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL NJK
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code GDL NJK
ICAO Code MMGL KNJK
City Guadalajara El Centro
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,016 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 32.800000, -115.700000

Guadalajara (GDL) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 1,835 kilometers (1,141 miles / 991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Guadalajara, it's 06:35 in El Centro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,059 feet between the two airports. El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) 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 El Centro (NJK) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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