GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,888 km
9,251 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
14,888 km
9,251 mi / 8,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL VTE
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code GDL VTE
ICAO Code MMGL VLVT
City Guadalajara Vientiane
Country Mexico Laos
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 5,016 ft 564 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 17.990000, 102.560000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 14,888 kilometers (9,251 miles / 8,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Laos. 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 22:48 in Guadalajara, it's 11:48 in Vientiane. With a 13-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 4,452 feet between the two airports. Wattay International 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 Vientiane (VTE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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