GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,850 km
6,742 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,850 km
6,742 mi / 5,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL NRT
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GDL NRT
ICAO Code MMGL RJAA
City Guadalajara Tokyo
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,016 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 35.760000, 140.390000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,850 kilometers (6,742 miles / 5,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Japan. 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 23:57 in Guadalajara, it's 14:57 in Tokyo. With a 15-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 4,875 feet between the two airports. Narita 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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