BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
13,345 km
8,292 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
13,345 km
8,292 mi / 7,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BDT GDL
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BDT GDL
ICAO Code FZFD MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,509 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 20.520000, -103.310000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 13,345 kilometers (8,292 miles / 7,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 DR Congo 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 17:06 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 10:06 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 3,507 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Gbadolite Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 72° (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 Gbadolite Airport (BDT) 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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