BUO
Burao
Somalia
15,244 km
9,472 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
15,244 km
9,472 mi / 8,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUO GDL
Airport Name Burao Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BUO GDL
ICAO Code HCMV MMGL
City Burao Guadalajara
Country Somalia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,400 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 20.520000, -103.310000

Burao (BUO) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 15,244 kilometers (9,472 miles / 8,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Somalia 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 21:08 in Burao, it's 12:08 in Guadalajara. With a 9-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 1,616 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Burao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 49° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) 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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