GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
7,432 km
4,618 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
7,432 km
4,618 mi / 4,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL TER
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code GDL TER
ICAO Code MMGL LPLA
City Guadalajara Lajes
Country Mexico Portugal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 5,016 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 38.760000, -27.090000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 7,432 kilometers (4,618 miles / 4,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:12 in Guadalajara, it's 12:12 in Lajes. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,836 feet between the two airports. Lajes 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 Lajes (TER) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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