EJH
Al Wajh
Saudi Arabia
13,248 km
8,232 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
13,248 km
8,232 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EJH GDL
Airport Name Al Wajh Domestic Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code EJH GDL
ICAO Code OEWJ MMGL
City Al Wajh Guadalajara
Country Saudi Arabia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 66 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 26.200000, 36.480000 20.520000, -103.310000

Al Wajh (EJH) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) in Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 13,248 kilometers (8,232 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 20:32 in Al Wajh, it's 11:32 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 4,950 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Al Wajh Domestic Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Al Wajh (EJH) follows a heading of 42° (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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH) 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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