GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
1,887 km
1,172 miles
SAS
Salton City
United States
Distance
1,887 km
1,172 mi / 1,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL SAS
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Salton Sea Airport
IATA Code GDL SAS
ICAO Code MMGL KSAS
City Guadalajara Salton City
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,016 ft -84 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 33.240000, -115.950000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Salton City (SAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States is 1,887 kilometers (1,172 miles / 1,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Guadalajara, it's 17:31 in Salton City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,100 feet between the two airports. Salton Sea 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 Salton City (SAS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). 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 Salton Sea Airport (SAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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