GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
2,628 km
1,633 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
2,628 km
1,633 mi / 1,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GDL SQL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code GDL SQL
ICAO Code MMGL KSQL
City Guadalajara San Carlos
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,016 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 37.510000, -122.250000

Guadalajara (GDL) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 2,628 kilometers (1,633 miles / 1,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Guadalajara, it's 09:13 in San Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,011 feet between the two airports. San Carlos 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 San Carlos (SQL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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