CBG
Cambridge
United Kingdom
9,093 km
5,650 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,093 km
5,650 mi / 4,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CBG GDL
Airport Name Cambridge Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code CBG GDL
ICAO Code EGSC MMGL
City Cambridge Guadalajara
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 47 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 52.200000, 0.180000 20.520000, -103.310000

Cambridge (CBG) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cambridge Airport (CBG) in Cambridge, United Kingdom to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,093 kilometers (5,650 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 16:38 in Cambridge, it's 10:38 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 4,969 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Cambridge Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Cambridge (CBG) follows a heading of 37° (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 Cambridge Airport (CBG) 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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