GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,239 km
6,984 miles
JIL
Jilin
China
Distance
11,239 km
6,984 mi / 6,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
326°
northwest

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GDL JIL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Jilin Airport
IATA Code GDL JIL
ICAO Code MMGL ZYJL
City Guadalajara Jilin
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,016 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 44.000000, 126.400000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Jilin (JIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China is 11,239 kilometers (6,984 miles / 6,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:25 in Guadalajara, it's 10:25 in Jilin. With a 14-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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Jilin 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 Jilin (JIL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Jilin Airport (JIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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