Airport Comparison
| ACA | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Juan N Alvarez International Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | ACA | GDL |
| ICAO Code | MMAA | MMGL |
| City | Acapulco | Guadalajara |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 16 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 16.760000, -99.750000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Acapulco (ACA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) in Acapulco, Mexico to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 562 kilometers (349 miles / 303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 11:51 in Acapulco, it's 11:51 in Guadalajara.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,000 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than General Juan N Alvarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Acapulco (ACA) follows a heading of 138° (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 General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.