Airport Comparison
| GDL | RUY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Copan Ruinas Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | RUY |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | MHRU |
| City | Guadalajara | Ruinas de Copan |
| Country | Mexico | Honduras |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 1,990 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 14.840000, -89.140000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 1,628 kilometers (1,011 miles / 879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Mexico with Honduras. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Guadalajara, it's 09:54 in Ruinas de Copan.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,026 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas 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 Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 295° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.