BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
15,341 km
9,532 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
15,341 km
9,532 mi / 8,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Harare
Heading
278°
west

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BFO GDL
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BFO GDL
ICAO Code FVCZ MMGL
City Chiredzi Guadalajara
Country Zimbabwe Mexico
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,421 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 20.520000, -103.310000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 15,341 kilometers (9,532 miles / 8,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 21:06 in Chiredzi, it's 13:06 in Guadalajara. With a 8-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 3,595 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Buffalo Range Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) 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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