# Distance from Guadalajara (GDL) to Xi'an (SIA)

> 13,013 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,013 km / 8,086 mi / 7,027 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 34° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mexico) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 21:33 in Guadalajara, it's 11:33 in Xi'an)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,016 ft (SIA is lower than GDL)

## Airports

### [Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gdl-guadalajara-don-miguel-hidalgo-y-costilla-international-airport/1ef266df-6174-6e74-a46e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guadalajara, Mexico
- ICAO: MMGL
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 20.520000, -103.310000
- Elevation: 5,016 ft

### [Xiguan Airport (SIA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sia-xian-xiguan-airport/1ef266e0-1f2f-6338-8e46-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xi'an, China
- ICAO: ZLSN
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 34.380000, 109.120000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:33 in Guadalajara, it's 11:33 in Xi'an.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gdl-guadalajara-don-miguel-hidalgo-y-costilla-international-airport/1ef266df-6174-6e74-a46e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Xiguan Airport (SIA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sia-xian-xiguan-airport/1ef266e0-1f2f-6338-8e46-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)