GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,676 km
5,391 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
8,676 km
5,391 mi / 4,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL RGL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code GDL RGL
ICAO Code MMGL SAWG
City Guadalajara Rio Gallegos
Country Mexico Argentina
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5,016 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 8,676 kilometers (5,391 miles / 4,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Guadalajara, it's 09:22 in Rio Gallegos. 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 4,955 feet between the two airports. Piloto Civil N. Fernandez 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 Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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