GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,047 km
5,621 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
9,047 km
5,621 mi / 4,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL WPU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code GDL WPU
ICAO Code MMGL SCGZ
City Guadalajara Puerto Williams
Country Mexico Chile
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Santiago
Elevation 5,016 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 9,047 kilometers (5,621 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:33 in Guadalajara, it's 22:33 in Puerto Williams. 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 4,928 feet between the two airports. Guardiamarina Zanartu 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 Puerto Williams (WPU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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