The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is 2,236 kilometers (1,390 miles / 1,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:35 in Guadalajara, it's 11:35 in Santa Barbara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,003 feet between the two airports. Santa Barbara Municipal 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 Barbara (SBA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). 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 Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.