FKS
Sukagawa
Japan
10,760 km
6,686 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
10,760 km
6,686 mi / 5,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
58°
east northeast

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FKS GDL
Airport Name Fukushima Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FKS GDL
ICAO Code RJSF MMGL
City Sukagawa Guadalajara
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,221 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 37.230000, 140.430000 20.520000, -103.310000

Sukagawa (FKS) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukushima Airport (FKS) in Sukagawa, Japan to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 10,760 kilometers (6,686 miles / 5,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Sukagawa, it's 03:25 in Guadalajara. With a 15-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 3,795 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Fukushima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Sukagawa (FKS) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fukushima Airport (FKS) 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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