Airport Comparison
| GDL | WLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Hihifo Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | WLS |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | NLWW |
| City | Guadalajara | Wallis Island |
| Country | Mexico | WF |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Pacific/Wallis |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 79 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | -13.240000, -176.200000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 8,803 kilometers (5,470 miles / 4,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.
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 WF. 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 01:37 in Guadalajara, it's 19:37 in Wallis Island. With a 18-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 4,937 feet between the two airports. Hihifo 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.