Airport Comparison
| GDL | ZTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Dionysios Solomos Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | ZTH |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | LGZA |
| City | Guadalajara | Zakynthos Island |
| Country | Mexico | Greece |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Europe/Athens |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 15 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 37.750000, 20.880000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Zakynthos Island (ZTH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Dionysios Solomos Airport (ZTH) in Zakynthos Island, Greece is 11,300 kilometers (7,022 miles / 6,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.
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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in Guadalajara, it's 22:14 in Zakynthos Island. With a 8-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 5,001 feet between the two airports. Dionysios Solomos 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 Zakynthos Island (ZTH) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Dionysios Solomos Airport (ZTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.