GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
7,354 km
4,570 miles
IGU
Foz Do Iguacu
Brazil
Distance
7,354 km
4,570 mi / 3,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL IGU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Cataratas International Airport
IATA Code GDL IGU
ICAO Code MMGL SBFI
City Guadalajara Foz Do Iguacu
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,016 ft 786 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -25.600000, -54.480000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Cataratas International Airport (IGU) in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil is 7,354 kilometers (4,570 miles / 3,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in Guadalajara, it's 22:44 in Foz Do Iguacu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,230 feet between the two airports. Cataratas International 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 Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Cataratas International Airport (IGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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