CHV
Chaves
Portugal
8,971 km
5,574 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
8,971 km
5,574 mi / 4,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
289°
west northwest

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CHV GDL
Airport Name Chaves Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code CHV GDL
ICAO Code LPCH MMGL
City Chaves Guadalajara
Country Portugal Mexico
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 41.720000, -7.460000 20.520000, -103.310000

Chaves (CHV) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chaves Airport (CHV) in Chaves, Portugal to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 8,971 kilometers (5,574 miles / 4,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Chaves, it's 23:36 in Guadalajara. With a 6-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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Chaves Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Chaves (CHV) follows a heading of 49° (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 Chaves Airport (CHV) 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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