GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,652 km
7,240 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
11,652 km
7,240 mi / 6,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL UAM
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code GDL UAM
ICAO Code MMGL PGUA
City Guadalajara Yigo
Country Mexico Guam
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Guam
Elevation 5,016 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 13.580000, 144.930000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 11,652 kilometers (7,240 miles / 6,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Guam. 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 19:07 in Guadalajara, it's 11:07 in Yigo. 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 4,399 feet between the two airports. Andersen Afb 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 Yigo (UAM) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 64° (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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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