BUG
Benguela
Angola
13,251 km
8,234 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
13,251 km
8,234 mi / 7,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUG GDL
Airport Name Benguela Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BUG GDL
ICAO Code FNBG MMGL
City Benguela Guadalajara
Country Angola Mexico
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Mexico_City
Elevation 118 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 20.520000, -103.310000

Benguela (BUG) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 13,251 kilometers (8,234 miles / 7,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Angola 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 08:59 in Benguela, it's 01:59 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 4,898 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Benguela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 93° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) 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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