GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,277 km
8,250 miles
KHH
Kaohsiung City
Taiwan
Distance
13,277 km
8,250 mi / 7,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
313°
northwest

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GDL KHH
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kaohsiung International Airport
IATA Code GDL KHH
ICAO Code MMGL RCKH
City Guadalajara Kaohsiung City
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,016 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 22.580000, 120.350000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kaohsiung City (KHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan is 13,277 kilometers (8,250 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Taiwan. 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 23:45 in Guadalajara, it's 13:45 in Kaohsiung City. 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 4,985 feet between the two airports. Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung City (KHH) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 48° (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 Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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