GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,660 km
6,003 miles
MJV
San Javier
Spain
Distance
9,660 km
6,003 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL MJV
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport San Javier Airport
IATA Code GDL MJV
ICAO Code MMGL LELC
City Guadalajara San Javier
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,016 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 37.770000, -0.810000

Guadalajara (GDL) to San Javier (MJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to San Javier Airport (MJV) in San Javier, Spain is 9,660 kilometers (6,003 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:00 in Guadalajara, it's 17:00 in San Javier. With a 7-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 5,005 feet between the two airports. San Javier 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 San Javier (MJV) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 San Javier Airport (MJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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