The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 1,455 kilometers (904 miles / 786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Guadalajara, it's 13:31 in Ruidoso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,798 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport sits higher 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 Ruidoso (RUI) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.