BDK
Bondoukou
Ivory Coast
10,780 km
6,698 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
10,780 km
6,698 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BDK GDL
Airport Name Soko Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BDK GDL
ICAO Code DIBU MMGL
City Bondoukou Guadalajara
Country Ivory Coast Mexico
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,247 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 8.020000, -2.760000 20.520000, -103.310000

Bondoukou (BDK) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soko Airport (BDK) in Bondoukou, Ivory Coast to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 10,780 kilometers (6,698 miles / 5,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Ivory Coast 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 21:55 in Bondoukou, it's 15:55 in Guadalajara. With a 6-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 3,769 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Soko Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bondoukou (BDK) follows a heading of 79° (east 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 Soko Airport (BDK) 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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