Airport Comparison
| GDL | PUZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Puerto Cabezas Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | PUZ |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | MNPC |
| City | Guadalajara | Puerto Cabezas |
| Country | Mexico | Nicaragua |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Managua |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 52 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 14.050000, -83.390000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 2,232 kilometers (1,387 miles / 1,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.
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 Nicaragua. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Guadalajara, it's 02:03 in Puerto Cabezas.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,964 feet between the two airports. Puerto Cabezas 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 292° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.