Airport Comparison
| GDL | SPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | SPN |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | PGSN |
| City | Guadalajara | Saipan Island |
| Country | Mexico | MP |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Pacific/Saipan |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 214 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 15.120000, 145.730000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Saipan Island (SPN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) in Saipan Island, MP is 11,499 kilometers (7,145 miles / 6,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.
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 MP. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Guadalajara, it's 19:25 in Saipan Island. With a 16-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 4,802 feet between the two airports. Francisco C Ada/Saipan 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 Saipan Island (SPN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.