Airport Comparison
| GDL | YQY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | YQY |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | CYQY |
| City | Guadalajara | Sydney |
| Country | Mexico | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Glace_Bay |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 203 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 46.160000, -60.050000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 4,838 kilometers (3,006 miles / 2,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.
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 Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Guadalajara, it's 07:12 in Sydney.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,813 feet between the two airports. Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy 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 Sydney (YQY) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.