AUA
Oranjestad
AW
3,652 km
2,269 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
3,652 km
2,269 mi / 1,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Aruba
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AUA GDL
Airport Name Queen Beatrix International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code AUA GDL
ICAO Code TNCA MMGL
City Oranjestad Guadalajara
Country AW Mexico
Timezone America/Aruba America/Mexico_City
Elevation 60 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 12.500000, -70.020000 20.520000, -103.310000

Oranjestad (AUA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, AW to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 3,652 kilometers (2,269 miles / 1,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 AW with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Oranjestad, it's 01:31 in Guadalajara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,956 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Queen Beatrix International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Oranjestad (AUA) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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