GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
1,924 km
1,195 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
1,924 km
1,195 mi / 1,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
318°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GDL SEE
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code GDL SEE
ICAO Code MMGL KSEE
City Guadalajara San Diego/El Cajon
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,016 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 32.830000, -116.970000

Guadalajara (GDL) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 1,924 kilometers (1,195 miles / 1,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 18:47 in Guadalajara, it's 17:47 in San Diego/El Cajon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,629 feet between the two airports. Gillespie Field 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 San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 132° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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