The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 690 kilometers (429 miles / 373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 00:02 in Guadalajara, it's 00:02 in Xalapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,889 feet between the two airports. El Lencero 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 Xalapa (JAL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.