Airport Comparison
| BEF | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bluefields Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BEF | GDL |
| ICAO Code | MNBL | MMGL |
| City | Bluefileds | Guadalajara |
| Country | Nicaragua | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Managua | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.990000, -83.770000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Bluefileds (BEF) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 2,288 kilometers (1,422 miles / 1,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.
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 Nicaragua with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Bluefileds, it's 06:54 in Guadalajara.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,996 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Bluefields Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.