The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 3,019 kilometers (1,876 miles / 1,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Panama. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Guadalajara, it's 21:11 in La Palma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,986 feet between the two airports. Captain Ramon Xatruch 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 La Palma (PLP) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 299° (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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.