Airport Comparison
| GDL | YCM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | St Catharines / Niagara District Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | YCM |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | CYSN |
| City | Guadalajara | Niagara-on-the-lake |
| Country | Mexico | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 321 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 43.190000, -79.170000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) in Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada is 3,374 kilometers (2,096 miles / 1,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Mexico with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Guadalajara, it's 22:41 in Niagara-on-the-lake.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,695 feet between the two airports. St Catharines / Niagara District 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 Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). 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 St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.