Airport Comparison
| GDL | UGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway |
| IATA Code | GDL | UGL |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | SCGC |
| City | Guadalajara | Antartica |
| Country | Mexico | AQ |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Antarctica/Palmer |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | -79.780000, -83.320000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 11,218 kilometers (6,970 miles / 6,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south at a heading of 176°.
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 AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Guadalajara, it's 08:39 in Antartica. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,555 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway 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 Antartica (UGL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.