GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,664 km
7,248 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
11,664 km
7,248 mi / 6,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GDL YEC
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code GDL YEC
ICAO Code MMGL RKTY
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,016 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 36.630000, 128.350000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 11,664 kilometers (7,248 miles / 6,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Guadalajara, it's 06:03 in Yecheon Airport. With a 15-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 4,662 feet between the two airports. Yecheon 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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