GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,705 km
6,652 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
10,705 km
6,652 mi / 5,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL TGJ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code GDL TGJ
ICAO Code MMGL NWWA
City Guadalajara Tiga
Country Mexico New Caledonia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 5,016 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 10,705 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 11:03 in Guadalajara, it's 04:03 in Tiga. 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 4,888 feet between the two airports. Tiga 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 Tiga (TGJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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