GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,013 km
6,843 miles
NTQ
Wajima
Japan
Distance
11,013 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL NTQ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Noto Airport
IATA Code GDL NTQ
ICAO Code MMGL RJNW
City Guadalajara Wajima
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,016 ft 718 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 37.290000, 136.960000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Wajima (NTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Noto Airport (NTQ) in Wajima, Japan is 11,013 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Japan. 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 18:37 in Guadalajara, it's 09:37 in Wajima. 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 4,298 feet between the two airports. Noto 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 Wajima (NTQ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Noto Airport (NTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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