GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,227 km
8,219 miles
KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
Distance
13,227 km
8,219 mi / 7,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL KYD
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Lanyu Airport
IATA Code GDL KYD
ICAO Code MMGL RCLY
City Guadalajara Orchid Island
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,016 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 22.030000, 121.530000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Orchid Island (KYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan is 13,227 kilometers (8,219 miles / 7,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 23:06 in Guadalajara, it's 13:06 in Orchid Island. 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 4,972 feet between the two airports. Lanyu 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 Orchid Island (KYD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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