The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Nanaimo, Canada is 3,660 kilometers (2,274 miles / 1,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:47 in Guadalajara, it's 06:47 in Nanaimo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,923 feet between the two airports. Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo (YCD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). 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 Nanaimo Airport (YCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.