Airport Comparison
| ELA | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Eagle Lake Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | ELA | GDL |
| ICAO Code | KELA | MMGL |
| City | Eagle Lake | Guadalajara |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 184 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.600000, -96.320000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Eagle Lake (ELA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 1,230 kilometers (764 miles / 664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.
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 05:06 in Eagle Lake, it's 05:06 in Guadalajara.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,832 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Eagle Lake Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Eagle Lake (ELA) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.