Airport Comparison
| GDL | YXH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Medicine Hat Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | YXH |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | CYXH |
| City | Guadalajara | Medicine Hat |
| Country | Mexico | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 2,352 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 50.020000, -110.720000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 3,345 kilometers (2,078 miles / 1,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 350°.
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 01:41 in Guadalajara, it's 00:41 in Medicine Hat.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,664 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat (YXH) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). 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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.