FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
6,176 km
3,838 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
6,176 km
3,838 mi / 3,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FAC GDL
Airport Name Faaite Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FAC GDL
ICAO Code NTKF MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 7 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 20.520000, -103.310000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 6,176 kilometers (3,838 miles / 3,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 French Polynesia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Faaite Airport, it's 10:46 in Guadalajara. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,009 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Faaite Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faaite Airport (FAC) 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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