GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
1,122 km
697 miles
RND
Universal City
United States
Distance
1,122 km
697 mi / 606 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL RND
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Randolph Afb Airport
IATA Code GDL RND
ICAO Code MMGL KRND
City Guadalajara Universal City
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Chicago
Elevation 5,016 ft 761 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 29.530000, -98.280000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Universal City (RND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Randolph Afb Airport (RND) in Universal City, United States is 1,122 kilometers (697 miles / 606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 15:53 in Guadalajara, it's 16:53 in Universal City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,255 feet between the two airports. Randolph Afb 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 Universal City (RND) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). 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 Randolph Afb Airport (RND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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