BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
17,033 km
10,584 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
17,033 km
10,584 mi / 9,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BDI GDL
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BDI GDL
ICAO Code FSSB MMGL
City Bird Island Guadalajara
Country Seychelles Mexico
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Mexico_City
Elevation 6 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 20.520000, -103.310000

Bird Island (BDI) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 17,033 kilometers (10,584 miles / 9,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Seychelles 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 22:26 in Bird Island, it's 12:26 in Guadalajara. With a 10-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 5,010 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Bird Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Bird Island Airport (BDI) 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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