GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
7,515 km
4,669 miles
KEF
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
7,515 km
4,669 mi / 4,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
28°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL KEF
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Keflavik International Airport
IATA Code GDL KEF
ICAO Code MMGL BIKF
City Guadalajara Reykjavik
Country Mexico Iceland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 5,016 ft 171 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 63.980000, -22.610000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Reykjavik (KEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 7,515 kilometers (4,669 miles / 4,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Iceland. 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 09:30 in Guadalajara, it's 15:30 in Reykjavik. With a 6-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 4,845 feet between the two airports. Keflavik 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 Reykjavik (KEF) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 271° (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 Keflavik International Airport (KEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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