GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,993 km
6,831 miles
KTF
Takaka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
10,993 km
6,831 mi / 5,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL KTF
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Takaka Airport
IATA Code GDL KTF
ICAO Code MMGL NZTK
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,016 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -40.810000, 172.770000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Takaka Airport (KTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Takaka Airport (KTF) in Takaka Airport, New Zealand is 10,993 kilometers (6,831 miles / 5,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Guadalajara, it's 10:58 in Takaka Airport. With a 19-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 4,914 feet between the two airports. Takaka 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 Takaka Airport (KTF) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Takaka Airport (KTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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