The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,258 kilometers (5,753 miles / 4,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Spain with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Bilbao, it's 18:04 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 4,878 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Bilbao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 46° (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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.