Airport Comparison
| GDL | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | WAL |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | KWAL |
| City | Guadalajara | Wallops Island |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 3,302 kilometers (2,052 miles / 1,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:02 in Guadalajara, it's 13:02 in Wallops Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,976 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.