Guadalajara to Pasadena flights
Pasadena lies 1,293 km (804 mi) north-east of Guadalajara, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Guadalajara | Pasadena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 153,784 |
| Elevation | 1,546 m (5,072 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | GDL, 18 km out | HOU, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 21573–99363 | 77501–77508 |
Clocks in Pasadena are 1 h ahead of Guadalajara right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 3 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pasadena
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guadalajara
Guadalajara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Pasadena
Pasadena is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 35 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,602 ft | 46 ft |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | IAH | 35 km (22 mi) | 12,001 ft | 97 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pasadena from Guadalajara?
1,293 km (804 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guadalajara.
How long does it take to get from Guadalajara to Pasadena by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guadalajara and Pasadena?
Pasadena is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Guadalajara to Pasadena flights?
Typically Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU); Pasadena also has IAH.
What currency do I need in Pasadena?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.