GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,708 km
8,518 miles
SUG
Surigao City
Philippines
Distance
13,708 km
8,518 mi / 7,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL SUG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Surigao Airport
IATA Code GDL SUG
ICAO Code MMGL RPMS
City Guadalajara Surigao City
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,016 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 9.760000, 125.480000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Surigao City (SUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Surigao Airport (SUG) in Surigao City, Philippines is 13,708 kilometers (8,518 miles / 7,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:41 in Guadalajara, it's 00:41 in Surigao City. With a 14-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 4,996 feet between the two airports. Surigao 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 Surigao City (SUG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Surigao Airport (SUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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