GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,754 km
7,303 miles
KMJ
Kumamoto
Japan
Distance
11,754 km
7,303 mi / 6,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL KMJ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kumamoto Airport
IATA Code GDL KMJ
ICAO Code MMGL RJFT
City Guadalajara Kumamoto
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,016 ft 642 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 32.840000, 130.850000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kumamoto (KMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) in Kumamoto, Japan is 11,754 kilometers (7,303 miles / 6,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Japan. 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 22:34 in Guadalajara, it's 13:34 in Kumamoto. With a 15-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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto (KMJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 52° (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 Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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