Airport Comparison
| GDL | PKJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Playa Grande Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | PKJ |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | MGPG |
| City | Guadalajara | Playa Grande |
| Country | Mexico | Guatemala |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Guatemala |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 577 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 16.000000, -90.740000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 1,419 kilometers (881 miles / 766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Mexico with Guatemala. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in Guadalajara, it's 05:00 in Playa Grande.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,439 feet between the two airports. Playa Grande 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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.