GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,449 km
5,250 miles
ING
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
8,449 km
5,250 mi / 4,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
160°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL ING
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Lago Argentino Airport
IATA Code GDL ING
ICAO Code MMGL SAWA
City Guadalajara El Calafate
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5,016 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -50.340000, -72.250000

Guadalajara (GDL) to El Calafate (ING) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina is 8,449 kilometers (5,250 miles / 4,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Argentina. 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 01:22 in Guadalajara, it's 04:22 in El Calafate. 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 4,284 feet between the two airports. Lago Argentino 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 El Calafate (ING) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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