GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
3,428 km
2,130 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
3,428 km
2,130 mi / 1,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GDL GRF
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code GDL GRF
ICAO Code MMGL KGRF
City Guadalajara Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,016 ft 301 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 47.080000, -122.580000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 3,428 kilometers (2,130 miles / 1,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Guadalajara, it's 21:30 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,715 feet between the two airports. Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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