GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
6,520 km
4,051 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
6,520 km
4,051 mi / 3,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GDL THU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code GDL THU
ICAO Code MMGL BGTL
City Guadalajara Thule
Country Mexico Greenland
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Thule
Elevation 5,016 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 76.530000, -68.700000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 6,520 kilometers (4,051 miles / 3,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Greenland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:39 in Guadalajara, it's 15:39 in Thule.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,765 feet between the two airports. Thule Air Base 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 Thule (THU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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