GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
5,478 km
3,404 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
5,478 km
3,404 mi / 2,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

GDL KOA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code GDL KOA
ICAO Code MMGL PHKO
City Guadalajara Kailua/Kona
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5,016 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 19.700000, -156.000000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 5,478 kilometers (3,404 miles / 2,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:25 in Guadalajara, it's 15:25 in Kailua/Kona. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,967 feet between the two airports. Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole 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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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