GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,853 km
6,744 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
10,853 km
6,744 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL WLG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code GDL WLG
ICAO Code MMGL NZWN
City Guadalajara Wellington
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,016 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 10,853 kilometers (6,744 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Zealand. 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 03:41 in Guadalajara, it's 22:41 in Wellington. With a 19-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 4,975 feet between the two airports. Wellington International 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 Wellington (WLG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 69° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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