The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,929 kilometers (6,169 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Altenrhein, it's 10:43 in Guadalajara. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,710 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.