GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,474 km
5,265 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
8,474 km
5,265 mi / 4,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL GWY
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code GDL GWY
ICAO Code MMGL EICM
City Guadalajara Galway
Country Mexico Ireland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Dublin
Elevation 5,016 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 53.300000, -8.940000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 8,474 kilometers (5,265 miles / 4,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Guadalajara, it's 09:37 in Galway. With a 7-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 4,935 feet between the two airports. Galway 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 Galway (GWY) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Galway Airport (GWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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