GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,556 km
5,316 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
8,556 km
5,316 mi / 4,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL RZA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code GDL RZA
ICAO Code MMGL SAWU
City Guadalajara Santa Cruz
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5,016 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 8,556 kilometers (5,316 miles / 4,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Argentina. 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 14:47 in Guadalajara, it's 17:47 in Santa Cruz. 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 4,652 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz (RZA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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