GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,864 km
7,993 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
12,864 km
7,993 mi / 6,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL WGE
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code GDL WGE
ICAO Code MMGL YWLG
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,016 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 12,864 kilometers (7,993 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:06 in Guadalajara, it's 14:06 in Walgett Airport. With a 17-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 4,577 feet between the two airports. Walgett 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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