Guadalajara International Airport (GDL): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: GDL
ICAO code: MMGL
City: Guadalajara
Region / province: Jalisco
Country / territory: Mexico
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 20.5233° N, 103.3101° W
Elevation: 1,529 m (5,016 ft)
Time zone: America/Bahia Banderas (UTC-06:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 4,000 m (13,123 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
11R/29L	4,000 m13,123 ft	60 m	Asphalt	Yes
11L/29R	3,538 m11,608 ft	45 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
14,689 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
14,397 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,232 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 30 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	GUADALAJARA APP	119.300 MHz
ATIS	—	127.900 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.900 MHz
Tower TWR	GUADALAJARA TWR	118.100 MHz

Air freight to and from Guadalajara International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Guadalajara through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in Mexico

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport	CLQ	Colima	141 km
Aguascalientes International Airport	AGU	Aguascalientes	166 km
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport	UPN	Uruapan	183 km
Guanajuato International Airport	BJX	Silao	197 km
Playa de Oro International Airport	ZLO	Manzanillo	201 km
Puerto Vallarta International Airport	PVR	Puerto Vallarta	203 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Guadalajara International Airport?

The IATA code of Guadalajara International Airport is GDL and its ICAO code is MMGL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Guadalajara International Airport located?

Guadalajara International Airport is in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, at coordinates 20.5233° N, 103.3101° W and an elevation of 1,529 m (5,016 ft).

How far is Guadalajara International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Guadalajara International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,232 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 14,397 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,689 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h 30 min.

How long is the runway at Guadalajara International Airport?

The longest runway at Guadalajara International Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Guadalajara International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.