Airport Comparison
| AJA | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | AJA | GDL |
| ICAO Code | LFKJ | MMGL |
| City | Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte | Guadalajara |
| Country | France | Mexico |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.920000, 8.800000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, France to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 10,187 kilometers (6,330 miles / 5,500 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 France 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 17:39 in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, it's 10:39 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 4,998 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.