GDL to SJC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 2,595 km (1,613 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SJC to GDL).
How far is it from Guadalajara to San Jose?
The great-circle distance between Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 2,595 km (1,613 mi, 1,401 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GDL to SJC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJC is roughly northwest of GDL.
How is the GDL to SJC route written in code?
The pair is written GDL-SJC in IATA codes and MMGL-KSJC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guadalajara International Airport is GDL (MMGL), Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is SJC (KSJC).
| GDL | SJC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guadalajara International Airport | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMGL | KSJC |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #179 | #268 |
MMGL starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KSJC starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJC sits 4,954 ft (1,510 m) lower than GDL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GDL to SJC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS | Alaska Airlines | ASA | Alaska | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AM.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guadalajara from San Jose?
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are 2,595 km (1,613 mi, 1,401 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GDL to SJC?
A typical nonstop flight between GDL and SJC takes about 3h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJC from GDL?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) lies roughly northwest of Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Which airlines fly GDL to SJC?
2 airlines appear on the GDL-SJC route in the open dataset, including Alaska Airlines, Volaris.
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