Airport Comparison
| GDL | NLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Quetzalcoatl International Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | NLD |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | MMNL |
| City | Guadalajara | Nuevo Laredo |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 484 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 27.440000, -99.570000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 858 kilometers (533 miles / 463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.
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 a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Guadalajara, it's 20:17 in Nuevo Laredo.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,532 feet between the two airports. Quetzalcoatl 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 Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.