Airport Comparison
| GDL | PLO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Port Lincoln Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | PLO |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | YPLC |
| City | Guadalajara | Port Lincoln |
| Country | Mexico | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Australia/Adelaide |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 36 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | -34.610000, 135.880000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Port Lincoln (PLO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia is 14,059 kilometers (8,736 miles / 7,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.
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 Australia. 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 07:46 in Guadalajara, it's 00:16 in Port Lincoln. With a 16.5-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 4,980 feet between the two airports. Port Lincoln 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 Port Lincoln (PLO) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.