GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
7,865 km
4,887 miles
PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
7,865 km
4,887 mi / 4,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL PLU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
IATA Code GDL PLU
ICAO Code MMGL SBBH
City Guadalajara Belo Horizonte
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,589 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -19.850000, -43.950000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 7,865 kilometers (4,887 miles / 4,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:14 in Guadalajara, it's 21:14 in Belo Horizonte. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,427 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade 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 Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 301° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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