GDL to SJD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is 723 km (449 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SJD to GDL).
How far is it from Guadalajara to San José del Cabo?
The great-circle distance between Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) is 723 km (449 mi, 391 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 SJD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJD is roughly northwest of GDL.
How is the GDL to SJD route written in code?
The pair is written GDL-SJD in IATA codes and MMGL-MMSD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guadalajara International Airport is GDL (MMGL), Los Cabos International Airport is SJD (MMSD).
| GDL | SJD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guadalajara International Airport | Los Cabos International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMGL | MMSD |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 374 ft |
| Rank by connections | #179 | #309 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJD sits 4,642 ft (1,415 m) lower than GDL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GDL to SJD
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4O | Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) | - | Interjet | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
| VB | Birmingham European | - | - | No longer operating |
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 José del Cabo?
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) are 723 km (449 mi, 391 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GDL to SJD?
A typical nonstop flight between GDL and SJD takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJD from GDL?
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) lies roughly northwest of Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Which airlines fly GDL to SJD?
3 airlines appear on the GDL-SJD route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), Volaris, Birmingham European.
Related routes
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