GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
6,149 km
3,821 miles
NLG
Nelson Lagoon
United States
Distance
6,149 km
3,821 mi / 3,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL NLG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Nelson Lagoon Airport
IATA Code GDL NLG
ICAO Code MMGL PAOU
City Guadalajara Nelson Lagoon
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,016 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 56.010000, -161.160000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States is 6,149 kilometers (3,821 miles / 3,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:56 in Guadalajara, it's 15:56 in Nelson Lagoon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,002 feet between the two airports. Nelson Lagoon 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 Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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