GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
2,288 km
1,422 miles
VRO
Matanzas
Cuba
Distance
2,288 km
1,422 mi / 1,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL VRO
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kawama Airport
IATA Code GDL VRO
ICAO Code MMGL MUKW
City Guadalajara Matanzas
Country Mexico Cuba
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Havana
Elevation 5,016 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 23.120000, -81.300000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Matanzas (VRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kawama Airport (VRO) in Matanzas, Cuba is 2,288 kilometers (1,422 miles / 1,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Cuba. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:39 in Guadalajara, it's 20:39 in Matanzas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,000 feet between the two airports. Kawama 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 Matanzas (VRO) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Kawama Airport (VRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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