BZZ
Brize Norton
United Kingdom
9,001 km
5,593 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,001 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BZZ GDL
Airport Name RAF Brize Norton Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BZZ GDL
ICAO Code EGVN MMGL
City Brize Norton Guadalajara
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 288 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 51.750000, -1.580000 20.520000, -103.310000

Brize Norton (BZZ) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) in Brize Norton, United Kingdom to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,001 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 United Kingdom with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Brize Norton, it's 10:07 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 4,728 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than RAF Brize Norton. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Brize Norton (BZZ) follows a heading of 38° (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 RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) 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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