GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,362 km
7,060 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
11,362 km
7,060 mi / 6,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
313°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GDL SHM
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code GDL SHM
ICAO Code MMGL RJBD
City Guadalajara Shirahama
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,016 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 33.660000, 135.360000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 11,362 kilometers (7,060 miles / 6,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Japan. 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 13:07 in Guadalajara, it's 04:07 in Shirahama. With a 15-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 4,718 feet between the two airports. Nanki Shirahama 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 Shirahama (SHM) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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