Airport Comparison
| GDL | MFE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Mc Allen International Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | MFE |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | KMFE |
| City | Guadalajara | Mc Allen |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 107 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 26.200000, -98.200000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Mc Allen (MFE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Mc Allen International Airport (MFE) in Mc Allen, United States is 819 kilometers (509 miles / 442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 18:22 in Guadalajara, it's 18:22 in Mc Allen.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,909 feet between the two airports. Mc Allen 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 Mc Allen (MFE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). 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 Mc Allen International Airport (MFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.