Airport Comparison
| BWN | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Brunei International Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BWN | GDL |
| ICAO Code | WBSB | MMGL |
| City | Bandar Seri Begawan | Guadalajara |
| Country | Brunei | Mexico |
| Timezone | Asia/Brunei | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 73 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 4.940000, 114.930000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,971 kilometers (9,303 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.
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 Brunei with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 22:11 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 4,943 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Brunei International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.