The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in Guadalajara, it's 14:32 in Wakkanai. With a 15-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 4,986 feet between the two airports. Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 58° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.