BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
14,691 km
9,129 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,691 km
9,129 mi / 7,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BQW GDL
Airport Name Balgo Hill Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BQW GDL
ICAO Code YBGO MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Mexico_City
Elevation 439 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -20.150000, 127.970000 20.520000, -103.310000

Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,691 kilometers (9,129 miles / 7,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Australia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Balgo Hill Airport, it's 10:50 in Guadalajara. With a 14-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 4,577 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Balgo Hill Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) 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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