GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
3,567 km
2,216 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
3,567 km
2,216 mi / 1,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL YLW
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code GDL YLW
ICAO Code MMGL CYLW
City Guadalajara Kelowna
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 49.960000, -119.380000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 3,567 kilometers (2,216 miles / 1,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 07:52 in Guadalajara, it's 05:52 in Kelowna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,607 feet between the two airports. Kelowna 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 Kelowna (YLW) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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