GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,648 km
5,374 miles
TFS
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
8,648 km
5,374 mi / 4,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL TFS
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Tenerife South Airport
IATA Code GDL TFS
ICAO Code MMGL GCTS
City Guadalajara Tenerife Island
Country Mexico Spain
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 5,016 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 28.040000, -16.570000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Tenerife Island (TFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 8,648 kilometers (5,374 miles / 4,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Spain. 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 20:48 in Guadalajara, it's 02:48 in Tenerife Island. With a 6-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 4,807 feet between the two airports. Tenerife South 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 Tenerife Island (TFS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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