Airport Comparison
| BRO | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BRO | GDL |
| ICAO Code | KBRO | MMGL |
| City | Brownsville | Guadalajara |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 22 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 25.910000, -97.430000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Brownsville (BRO) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) in Brownsville, United States to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 848 kilometers (527 miles / 458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.
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 an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Brownsville, it's 20:10 in Guadalajara.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,994 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Brownsville (BRO) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.