GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,299 km
7,642 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
12,299 km
7,642 mi / 6,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL TAN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code GDL TAN
ICAO Code MMGL YTGA
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,016 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 12,299 kilometers (7,642 miles / 6,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 15:14 in Guadalajara, it's 07:14 in Tangalooma Airport. With a 16-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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Tangalooma 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 77° (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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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