Airport Comparison
| DDD | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | DDD | GDL |
| ICAO Code | VRMU | MMGL |
| City | Dhaalu Atoll | Guadalajara |
| Country | Maldives | Mexico |
| Timezone | Indian/Maldives | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 6 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.670000, 72.890000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 17,403 kilometers (10,814 miles / 9,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 351°.
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 Maldives 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 21:29 in Dhaalu Atoll, it's 10:29 in Guadalajara. With a 11-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 5,011 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.