Airport Comparison
| BEM | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Beni Mellal Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BEM | GDL |
| ICAO Code | GMMD | MMGL |
| City | N/A | Guadalajara |
| Country | Morocco | Mexico |
| Timezone | Africa/Casablanca | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 1,670 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.400000, -6.330000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) in Beni Mellal Airport, Morocco to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,422 kilometers (5,855 miles / 5,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.
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 Morocco 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 13:56 in Beni Mellal Airport, it's 06:56 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 3,346 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Beni Mellal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) follows a heading of 57° (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 Beni Mellal Airport (BEM) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.