ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
16,784 km
10,429 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
16,784 km
10,429 mi / 9,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
north

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ACJ GDL
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code ACJ GDL
ICAO Code VCCA MMGL
City Anuradhapura Guadalajara
Country Sri Lanka Mexico
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 324 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 20.520000, -103.310000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 16,784 kilometers (10,429 miles / 9,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Sri Lanka with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:14 in Anuradhapura, it's 07:44 in Guadalajara. With a 11.5-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 4,692 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Anuradhapura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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