BNC
Beni
DR Congo
14,371 km
8,930 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,371 km
8,930 mi / 7,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNC GDL
Airport Name Beni Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BNC GDL
ICAO Code FZNP MMGL
City Beni Guadalajara
Country DR Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,517 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 20.520000, -103.310000

Beni (BNC) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,371 kilometers (8,930 miles / 7,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 15:48 in Beni, it's 07:48 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 1,499 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Beni Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 71° (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 Airport (BNC) 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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