GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,844 km
8,603 miles
SFS
Olongapo City
Philippines
Distance
13,844 km
8,603 mi / 7,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL SFS
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Subic Bay International Airport
IATA Code GDL SFS
ICAO Code MMGL RPLB
City Guadalajara Olongapo City
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,016 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 14.790000, 120.270000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Olongapo City (SFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) in Olongapo City, Philippines is 13,844 kilometers (8,603 miles / 7,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:20 in Guadalajara, it's 07:20 in Olongapo City. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,952 feet between the two airports. Subic Bay International 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 Olongapo City (SFS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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