AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
14,356 km
8,920 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,356 km
8,920 mi / 7,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AXU GDL
Airport Name Axum Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code AXU GDL
ICAO Code HAAX MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Ethiopia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 6,959 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 20.520000, -103.310000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,356 kilometers (8,920 miles / 7,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:11 in Axum Airport, it's 13:11 in Guadalajara. With a 9-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 1,943 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 50° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) 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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