Airport Comparison
| BOY | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bobo Dioulasso Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BOY | GDL |
| ICAO Code | DFOO | MMGL |
| City | Bobo Dioulasso | Guadalajara |
| Country | Burkina Faso | Mexico |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 1,511 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 11.160000, -4.330000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 10,489 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Burkina Faso 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 15:47 in Bobo Dioulasso, it's 09:47 in Guadalajara. With a 6-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 3,505 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Bobo Dioulasso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bobo Dioulasso (BOY) follows a heading of 76° (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 Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.