GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,607 km
6,591 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
10,607 km
6,591 mi / 5,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

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GDL SPU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code GDL SPU
ICAO Code MMGL LDSP
City Guadalajara Split
Country Mexico Croatia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5,016 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 43.540000, 16.300000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 10,607 kilometers (6,591 miles / 5,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Guadalajara, it's 09:35 in Split. With a 7-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 4,937 feet between the two airports. Split 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 Split (SPU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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