GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,660 km
8,488 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
13,660 km
8,488 mi / 7,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL TAC
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code GDL TAC
ICAO Code MMGL RPVA
City Guadalajara Tacloban City
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,016 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 11.230000, 125.030000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 13,660 kilometers (8,488 miles / 7,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Philippines. 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 19:36 in Guadalajara, it's 09:36 in Tacloban City. With a 14-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 5,006 feet between the two airports. Daniel Z. Romualdez 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 56° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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