GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,271 km
8,246 miles
SIO
Smithton Airport
Australia
Distance
13,271 km
8,246 mi / 7,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL SIO
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Smithton Airport
IATA Code GDL SIO
ICAO Code MMGL YSMI
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Hobart
Elevation 5,016 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -40.840000, 145.080000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Smithton Airport (SIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Smithton Airport (SIO) in Smithton Airport, Australia is 13,271 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Guadalajara, it's 02:14 in Smithton Airport. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,985 feet between the two airports. Smithton 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 Smithton Airport (SIO) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Smithton Airport (SIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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