Airport Comparison
| GDL | YAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Yap International Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | YAP |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | PTYA |
| City | Guadalajara | Yap Island |
| Country | Mexico | Micronesia |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Pacific/Chuuk |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 91 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 9.500000, 138.080000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 12,522 kilometers (7,781 miles / 6,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.
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 Micronesia. 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 03:10 in Guadalajara, it's 19:10 in Yap Island. With a 16-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 4,925 feet between the two airports. Yap 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 63° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.