GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,709 km
7,276 miles
SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
Distance
11,709 km
7,276 mi / 6,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL SWU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Suwon Airport
IATA Code GDL SWU
ICAO Code MMGL RKSW
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,016 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 37.240000, 127.010000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Suwon Airport (SWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea is 11,709 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 South Korea. 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 17:40 in Guadalajara, it's 08:40 in Suwon Airport. With a 15-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 4,928 feet between the two airports. Suwon 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 48° (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 Suwon Airport (SWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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